to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
power; might; authority; influence
to exchange blows; to hit each other; to punch each other; to fight
clash of minds (between friends); discord; emotional conflict
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to muster (e.g. courage); to gather; to collect; to pluck up
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
Gothic (style, e.g. in architecture); sans serif (typeface); gothic
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
new and old; incoming and outgoing
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
speculation; thinking; meditation
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
fruition; fructification; bearing fruit; bearing fruit (of efforts, plans, etc.); coming to fruition; yielding success
focusing (of light); convergence; gathering and bundling
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
dice roll with the desired result; lucky throw of the dice; good luck; stroke of luck; hoped-for result
to become hoarse; to become husky
to support each other; to support one another
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
undulation; winding; meandering; swell (of waves); ground swell; surge
sanity; consciousness; soberness
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
low intelligence; low IQ; feeble-mindedness; unintelligent person; person with a low IQ
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
being adopted into the family of one's bride
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
young girl; lass; adolescent female