handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
opposite; reverse; contrary
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
exchange of blows; long rally
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to watch over; to watch attentively
snappingly; with a snap; merely ...; having just ...
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
match; game; bout; contest
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
newcomer; initiate; rookie
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
commander; general; leader
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
newly appointed; inaugural
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
rear guard; reserve troops
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
special; particular; peculiar; unique
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
paints; painting material
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar