to vie with one's opponent
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
insatiable; untiring; persistent
unconfirmed; unidentified
falling in love; attachment
patriarchy; system of patriarchy
male dominance; male supremacy
rights of the head of a family
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
absolute obedience; complete submission
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
counter for (small) boats
as a nation; with the whole country
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
national character; regional character
pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
military strength; military personnel
since the dawn of history
nothing special; nothing significant; not a problem
to gain a victory; to win
control of the sea; command of the sea
sea god; Poseidon; Neptune; sea; ocean
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
to read the situation; to sense the mood
to ruin one's reputation in later life; to tarnish one's twilight years
good-for-nothing; parasite; deadbeat; loafer; drone; idler
private opinion; personal view; personal opinion