same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
battlefield; battleground
to put one's life on the line
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
hiding one's embarrassment
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
being startled; getting a shock
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
after school (at the end of the day)
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
invitation; introduction; temptation
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
entreaty; supplication; petition
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
decision; determination; resolution
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to stare back at; to look back at