to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to fit the mold; to fit the mould; to be standard; to be customary; to be unoriginal; to be stale
squint; cross-eyed; mistaken view
hostility; animosity; enmity
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
with a start; with a jump
looks; features; (personal) appearance
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
pushing something out; extrusion; presence; appearance; run walked in; pushing one's opponent out by pressing one's hands up against them
guaranteed; authentic; certified
territory; domain; dominion; possession
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
good policy; wise policy; best plan
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel