boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
exactly as stated; verbatim
ridge on the side of a sword blade; ridged pattern
both; both sides; both parties
under development; in development
one more; another; not quite; close run; just falling short of success
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
in case of; at that time; at this time
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
to be able to manage somehow or another
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
being about to cry; the verge of tears
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to blaze; to burn brightly
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
two (long cylindrical things)
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
index finger; forefinger; second toe
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
scissors (in rock-paper-scissors)
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
with these words; while saying
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at