to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
action; operation; effect; function
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to flare up; to burst into flames
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
course; route; path; process; means
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
all; entire; whole; altogether
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
how; in what way; how about
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
three qualities of a martial artist or athlete: heart, technique, strength
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
highest score; highest number of points; top grade; peak altitude; highest point
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
time; season; period; phase; stage
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till