somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
on the left as one faces (it)
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
infancy; childhood; tender age
to be told or made to hear something so often that you (metaphorically) get calluses on your ears
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to step forward; to take a step forward
tomfoolery; monkey business
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
(spinning) around; while revolving; with a curl; with a whirl; (coiling) around
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
medium; mediocrity; average
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance; disregarding; ignoring; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)