previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
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
going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
forcibly; against one's will
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to look down on; to make light of
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
precondition; prerequisite
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
job; work; duties; trade; skill
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
troops; group members; team members
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
presumption; assumption; estimation
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
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
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
if you ask me ...; as for ...
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
in name only; titular; nominal
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
written oath; covenant; pledge
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically