solitude; loneliness; isolation
to throw oneself (into an activity)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
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
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
longing for; burning desire
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
brave woman; heroine; lady of 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
should; must; -able; probably; likely
horses 4 or more years old (usu. in racing)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
although I say; although one might say; although called
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 engaged in some activity (players, companies, forces, etc.)
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
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
war; battle; match; game; competition
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
belligerence; fighting spirit
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited