to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
being argued into silence; being left speechless
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
but; however; provided that
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
considerably; fairly; quite
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
curse; spell; malediction
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
putting into operation; invocation
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up