if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to be allowed to practice with a partner of higher skill (esp. in sumo)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
proposal; proposition; suggestion
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
like this; this sort; this way
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
chance; opportunity; occasion
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
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
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
sublime; noble; high-minded
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
even though; despite; when
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour