first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
even more; still more; further
to thrust before; to thrust at
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
(relative) length; advantages and disadvantages; pluses and minuses; strong and weak points
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
way (of doing); manner; method; means
just a minute; small quantity
for (some) doubtful points to remain
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
after school (at the end of the day)
though; notwithstanding; although
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
spectacle; striking display; spectacular (scene, film, etc.); extravaganza; big-budget production
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
impossible; unlikely; improbable
(political) power; authority; influence
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
one's youth; one's youthful days (years); the flower of one's youth; the springtime of one's life
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
(sense of) presence; realism; ambiance
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
substitution; alternation; alternative; substitute
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)