to go downhill; to go down a slope
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
few decades; many decades; several decades
column shape; cylinder; columnar
creation; Creation (by God)
the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing; being inseparable like the two sides of an object; two sides of the same coin
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
personage; person (deserving of respect)
to have confidence in one's own abilities
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
many obstacles; innumerable difficulties
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
to grow; to develop; to grow up
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
one's share; one's portion
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts
lightly; easily; carelessly
several years; a few years
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
to make a success in life
this occasion; at this time; now
Heaven's blessing; gift of nature; natural resources
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
consultation; conference; discussion; counsel
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means; at all costs; at any cost; no matter what (happens); by fair means or foul