to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
genius; prodigy; natural gift
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
unintelligible language; incoherent language; talking nonsense; babble; gibberish; jargon
tremendous; rapid; dramatic
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
being left in an awkward position; being put in a dilemma; being in a fix; losing face
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
(suffering a) complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
region; limits; stage; level
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
outside of one's area of expertise; outside one's field
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
(in) the air; midair; sky
summons; subpoena; citation; summoning (a spirit, demon, etc.); evocation; invocation
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
absorption; suction; attraction
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
peafowl (incl. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
personage; person (deserving of respect)
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
that kind; competition; match
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right