to have (something) innate; to be born with
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to pile up; to accumulate
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
undivided attention; concentration
since when; from when; how long
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
life or death; existence; destiny
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
this and that; one thing or another
leader; guide; mentor; coach
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
going along with a joke, etc. at the beginning then pointing out its ridiculousness
transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
performance of one's official duties
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to take someone's life; to kill someone
internal organs; intestines; viscera
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal