hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds
speaking of ...; as for ...
ventilation fan; extractor fan
maid; helper; help; assistance
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
attendance; presence; appearance
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
royalty (payment); loyalty
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
major-leaguer; member of a major-league team
prize money (in boxing or pro wrestling); purse
match; game; bout; contest
prizefighter; pro boxer; professional boxer; pugilist
war; battle; match; game; competition
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
medium volume; medium scale; moderate size; mid-size
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
king; monarch; ruler; champion
promotional or production rights
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
how many months?; how long?
hang in there; go for it; keep at it; do your best
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter