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
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
curse; spell; malediction
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to show one's affection; to express one's love
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
examination war; fiercely competitive university entrance examinations
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm; inexperience; naivety; greenness
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
obligation chocolate; chocolate given by women to male colleagues, etc. out of obligation on Valentine's day
this (very thing); this precisely
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
lucky or unlucky aspect of a given day
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection