to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
here and there; in places
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
emergency evacuation site (typically outdoors); refuge shelter
nature park; natural park
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
place for relaxation and refreshment
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
old couple; elderly couple
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
downward compatible; backward compatible; upward compatible; forward compatible; providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
to pay attention; to be watchful
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
(right at the) side; just beside
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
like that; that way; thus
to take a picture; to take a photo
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
battery; battery (pitcher and catcher)