as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
sweetbread; thymus or pancreas (esp. of a calf or a lamb)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
exchange of blows; long rally
to thrust before; to thrust at
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
genius; prodigy; natural gift
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
unintelligible language; incoherent language; talking nonsense; "all Greek to me"; double Dutch; (something) incomprehensible
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
having lost face; in a bind
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
region; limits; stage; level
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
outside of one's area of expertise
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
fortress; stronghold; citadel
absorption; suction; attraction
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
peafowl (incl. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)