close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
simple and clear; plain and simple
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!