dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
operability; usability; user friendliness; ease of use; maneuverability; manoeuvrability
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to let slip; to slide; to glide
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody
lucky; fortunate; timely; convenient
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
matter of time; question of time
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
such ... as; or some such
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory