roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
format; procedure; way of proceeding
top recommendation; something highly recommended
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
I thought so; I suspected as much; just as I thought; now you're talking; that's the spirit
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)