how long; how far; how much
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
throw; throwing; throwing event
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
magic sword; cursed sword
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
genuine; authentic; true; real
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
falsehood and truth; fiction and fact
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
boasting of one's strength
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
one's background; one's history; one's circumstances; one's merit; asset; strong point
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!