but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
how long; how far; how much
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible
by means of; due to; because of; according to
correction; revision; compensation (e.g. to a pendulum)
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
set of three; three sets; three classes
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
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)
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
difference; variation; difference
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
successive generations; successive emperors
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
English holly (Ilex aquifolium)
magic sword; cursed sword
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
(having) striking effects; (producing) dramatic results; of particular efficacy
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to state; to express; to mention
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at