master; teacher; stable master
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
how long; how far; how much
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
piling shame on top of shame
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to make a fool of someone
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
team competition; team game
total energy; all efforts
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
clear; precise; definite; distinct
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
honorific/polite/humble prefix
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
number of persons; personnel
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
proper; right; reasonable
competent; suitable; qualified
contrary to one's expectations
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat