year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
alone; by oneself; on one's own
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
terminal; computer terminal; information access device (smartphone, tablet, book-reader, etc.); end (e.g. of a roll of film)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to prowl after; to keep watch on
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
real intention; true motive; true meaning
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
private citizen; civilian
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken