now that; since; so long as; because
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
win-loss records (between two participants)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to pause; to have a short intermission
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
build; physique; frame; constitution
consideration; taking into account
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
just one person; only one
rival; competitor; competition
to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
being startled; getting a shock
other than; excluding; without
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
lock; lock (in rugby); lock forward