to get into a fight; to take up the gauntlet; to accept a challenge
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance
to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
udon with deep-fried tofu
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
doppelgänger; doppelganger
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
staining; spoiling; soiling; defacing; damage
shoestring tie; string tie
secretariat; executive office
searching for someone; search for a missing person
penalty for contract breach; forfeit
outer case; casing; slip-case; slipcase; outer box
game not played on a computer (i.e. board games, card games, etc.); tabletop game; traditional game
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
cross-examination; retort; asking in return
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
to (seem) eager to; to want to; to be anxious to
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
multistoried; multilayered
storage; preservation; stocking; hoarding (of goods or money without productive use)
somewhat below; slightly below
the lower classes; the common people
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish