if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
proper; right; reasonable
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
board chairman; managing director; chief director
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
to give the stamp of approval
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
chance; opportunity; occasion
rather than; more ... than ...
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)
reigning (over a country); dominating; controlling; dictating
advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
without; but if; otherwise; or else
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
individual; private person; personal; natural person
belligerence; fighting spirit