stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
end of life; death; breathing one's last
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
mole (Talpidae spp., esp. the small Japanese mole, Mogera imaizumii)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
chance (of success); odds
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
general term; generic name
in addition to; apart from
closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to have the privilege of doing
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support