close attention; (watching with) keen interest
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
first game; first round (e.g. of a tournament)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
at a young age; while still young
handsome face; beautiful features
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
mockery by means of excessive praise; damning with lavish praise; backhanded compliment
region; limits; stage; level
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
high-pressure selling; aggressive peddling; the hard sell; forcing on someone (e.g. kindness)
intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
anonymity; using an assumed name
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
introductory text; introductory essay
instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching
(a person's) appearance; looks
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to become clear; to be made public
semifinalists; final four (in a tournament)
how far; to what extent; up to what point
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
touchstone (assaying tool); touchstone (e.g. of success); test; litmus test
competent; suitable; qualified
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe; increasing