to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
end; close; finish; termination
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
(not) even with; (not) even using
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to pile up; to accumulate
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
directly opposite; right in front
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
slope; slanting surface; bevel
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
strong pressure; heavy pressure
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to