balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
joining the dark side; joining the forces of evil
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
recommendation; endorsement
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
not taking an examination; not having to take an examination
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
cheating (on an examination); cribbing
within the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)
to anticipate; to foresee
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
I'd be lying if I said ...
to one's heart's content or satisfaction
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
eloquence; fluency (of speech)
study of foreign languages; linguistics
teaching licence; teacher's license
prefectures (of Japan); largest administrative divisions of Japan: Tokyo-to, Osaka-fu, Kyoto-fu, Hokkaido and the remaining prefectures
municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
energy; vigor; vigour; vitality
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
heir; inheritor; successor