decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
covering; protection; backing; relief
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
proposal; offer; request; application
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
using as an intermediary; through
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
totally willing; fully motivated
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
favorite; favourite; habitually used
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
limiter (electronics); (speed) limiter
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst