pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
being too late; losing one's final chance
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
to make even; to make smooth; to make level; to average
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
ill-preparedness; insufficient preparation; lack of preparation
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
end of war; cessation of hostilities
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
delay; putting off; procrastination
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
playing to the gallery; grandstanding; ad hoc; haphazard; dress rehearsal
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting
concession; conciliation; compromise
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
unique; peculiar; singular
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
lightly; easily; carelessly
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
to support (someone) financially; to finance; to supply (money); to present (money or gifts) to a monarch (feudal lord, etc.)
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as ...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action