losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
global maximum; greatest value
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to chase; to run after; to pursue
maintenance; preservation; improvement
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
form; shape; figure; visage
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
way; method; means; resource; course
to be reminded of; to call to mind
as before; as ever; as it was originally
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
eagle (Accipitridae family)
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean