killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
honor; honour; credit; prestige
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
defeating in an instant; instant kill
rambunctious kid; wild kid; hooligan; rowdy; roughneck
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
brave warrior; hero; brave man
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
chief vassal; senior statesman
entreaty; supplication; petition
fine food; high-quality food; gourmet; epicure; gastronome
as much as one can take or carry away
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
year-end gift; end of the year; year end
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
drought disaster; drought damage
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
husband and wife; married couple
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
in this way; thus; such; uh...