main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
construction; architecture (of buildings)
important point; emphasis; iteration mark; colon (punctuation)
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
commander; general; leader
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
killing with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); slaying; putting to the sword
first match (in a series)
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
to dye; to colour; to color
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
army of demons; demonic horde; obstacles to Buddhist practice; forces that hinder spiritual enlightenment
information; news; report; reward; retribution
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
to die out; to become extinct
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
to grudge; to begrudge; to be stingy; to be unwilling to pay
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; perspective; angle
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
one large ...; a great ...
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
state of mind; mentality; psychology
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
large number; innumerable; great many; immense; vast; abundant
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat
great victory; decisive victory; overwhelming victory; landslide victory