question; inquiry; enquiry
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
in the same way as; just like
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
one's own work; making by oneself; farming on one's own land; independent farmer
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to become better; to improve
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (of vegetables; by depriving them of light)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to make one's way into; to push one's way into; to force one's way though; to push through
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)