after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
war; battle; match; game; competition
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to run into (room, building, etc.); to go for long training runs
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
conversion; shift; about-face; switch
having sociable manners; sociable
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
memory; sense; experience
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
weariness; fatigue; languor; boredom; tedium; ennui
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
to compete with; to vie for
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
concession; conciliation; compromise
odds and ends; all; every
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast