backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
relation; connection; affinity
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
carnivore; carnivorous animal
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
small horse; pony; foal; colt; filly
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
height (of body); stature
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
focusing on only one thing; obsessively; intensely; selfish; self-serving
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
survival of the fittest; the law of the jungle; (lit.) the weak are meat the strong do eat
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
special; particular; peculiar; unique
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
armed might; military power; the sword; force
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
firm promise; definite promise