to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
of course; certainly; naturally
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
top notch; first rate; top-of-the-line; leading
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
education; training; discipline
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
older brother; elder brother
to knead well; to polish; to refine
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
again; once more; a second time
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point