nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
particularly; only; in the case of
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
secret; private; surreptitious
placement; fixed position; mapping out; location
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
rare; extraordinary; singular
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
supporter; adherent; proponent; backer
command; lead; generalship; leadership
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
moving out (to); moving to a different place; transfer (to a new post); being transferred
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
in the end; at the end of the day
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)