weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
offense and defense; offence and defence
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
strength; power; proficiency; ability
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
rather; better; instead; if anything
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
to hide; to keep to oneself
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
violent emotion; passion; fury
rational; reasonable; logical
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
moderate; proper; just right
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
many; numerous; various; large number of
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to be perturbed; to be agitated
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke