several hundred; hundreds (of)
smith; blacksmith; small crowbar for extracting nails; cat's paw
to join forces; to cooperate
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
one act (of a play); scene; event
offense and defense; offence and defence
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
that's a different matter; that's a different story
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
real intention; true motive; true meaning
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
shameless; shameless person
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious