equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
number of times; frequency; count
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to fight with swords; to cross swords
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
trouble; bother; number of moves; number of punches; number of liberties
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
aria; singing; chanting; reciting (e.g. a spell)
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
outward appearance; looks
resemblance; likeness; similarity; analogy
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
war; battle; match; game; competition
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
short distance; short range; short-haul
to repeat; to do over again
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)