defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
keep up your strength; chin up!
to feel gloomy; to feel blue; to feel melancholy
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
shell gathering (at low tide); clamming
organization for local children (for growth via sports, study, service, etc.)
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
shellfish; seashell; shell
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
invitation; introduction; temptation
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
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)
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of