to fight against; to oppose; to face
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize
to ignore (a fault, misstep, issue, etc.); to disregard; to overlook; to pass over; to let go unquestioned
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
near; nearby; not far off
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
complete lie; outright lie
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity