now; the present time; just now; another; more
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
in history; ever; historical
winner of Japan's three main horse races
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
longing for; burning desire
unfortunately; regrettably
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
heroine; great woman; brave woman; woman of strong character; Amazon
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
horses 4 or more years old (usu. in racing)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
double; twice (as much); twofold
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
to be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
war; battle; match; game; competition
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
belligerence; fighting spirit
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly