monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
with all one's strength; with all one's might
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to unfold; to unroll; to open
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
study; learning; tutorial
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to polish up; to shine up
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to work out; to think out; to devise; to invent
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
near light speed; sublight speed
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)