destruction; annihilation; extermination
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
ten; 10; ten years of age
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
to compete with; to vie for
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
you (plural); all of you; you all
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command