to intervene; to stop (something)
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
(not so) much; (not) very
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to be saved up (of money)
way; method; means; resource; course
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
a long time ago; in those days
to apologize; to apologise
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
war; battle; match; game; competition
overall victory; championship
each nation; many nations; many countries
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
recommendation; referral; endorsement
Japanese children's game; preliminary test to eliminate weak contenders