as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
total energy; all efforts
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 have no chance (of succeeding)
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to be prolonged; to drag on
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
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
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
release; liberation; acquittal
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
reply (to a letter); response; answer
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
immediately; right away; on the spot
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to fight to the bitter end
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
severe punishment; rigorous measures
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
first match (in a series)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
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)
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
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
various; diverse; divergent; each according to one's own wishes