practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
upskilling; improving one's skills
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
charred; burnt black; scorched black
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
(in the same way) as before; as always
cost of a meal (or meals)
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance