to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
coincident with; while; simultaneously
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
now that; since; as long as; provided that
cannot be helped; unavoidable
ago; since; before; previous
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any