equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to be conspicuous; to stand out
independent action; acting alone
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
home ground; home field; one's haunt; one's stamping ground; one's domain
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
way of speaking; intimation
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
suffix for familiar person
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
convenient; handy; useful
tool; implement; means; furniture
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
progress; advance; improvement; development
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
elder sister; effeminate man
tension; mental strain; nervousness
though; notwithstanding; although