stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
like this; in this way; as you see
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
three people on the same vehicle (usu. bike)
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
to shake; to sway; to waver
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
three; three years of age
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
extension; prolongation; enlargement (e.g. of a photograph)
180.39 millilitres; 180.39 milliliters; 0.3306 square metres; 0.3306 square meters; one-tenth of the way (from the foot of a mountain to the top)
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
eternal; unlimited; endless
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
there being no use in arguing (about it)
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
intercept; interception; counter-attack
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
heart-breaking (esp. in physical activity such as running)
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
simple and clear; plain and simple
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with