if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
spirit; heart; disposition
compass (for drawing circles, etc.); pair of compasses; (mariner's) compass; length of one's stride; length of one's legs
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
reduced scale; scaling down
coastal region; coastal area; coastline
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
establishment; settlement
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
art of war; strategy; tactics
one passage; one paragraph; one stanza; one verse; one section (of a piece of music); one syllable
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
maid; helper; help; assistance
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
gun; pistol; ohajiki; traditional children's game similar to marbles, played with coin-shaped pieces of coloured glass or plastic; repellence
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
outbreak of war; starting a war
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
to be exhausted; to be worn out
leading a horse, cow, etc.; groom; horse boy; hors d'oeuvre; appetizer
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase