wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language
to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
what do you want?; can I help you?
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
lack of evidence; insufficient evidence
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
legal force; legally binding force; compelling power; compelling force
influence; effect; impact
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
to waste; to sacrifice; to spoil; to ruin; to lose; to forfeit
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
briskly; energetically; livelily; efficiently; crisply; vigorously
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
Asura; demigod; anti-god; titan; demigods that fight the Devas (gods) in Hindu mythology
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
measurement error; calculation error; discrepancy; deviation; difference
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
magnificent house; luxurious home; palatial residence; stately mansion
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate