to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
how many people; a number of people
to give directions; to issue instructions
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
should; must; -able; probably; likely
oversight; omission; something overlooked; thing left unnoticed
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
such; this sort of; like this
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
be (that) as it may; having said that
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
power; might; authority; influence
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe