force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
hey; hello; wow; oh; oomph; heave-ho
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
drawing a sword; drawn sword
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
spectator; sightseer; onlooker
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
festival; feast; carnival
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
how; in what way; how about; questionable
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
fee paid for space (e.g. for a stall)