unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted
defense; defence; protection
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
though; notwithstanding; although
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
specialized; specialised; boutique
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
in name only; titular; nominal
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
impossible to do (although wants to)