(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
mental; spiritual; emotional
to squint (one eye); to narrow
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
student (esp. a university student)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
to get goosebumps; to have gooseflesh
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
to swindle out of; to cheat out of; to defraud of; to misrepresent oneself as; to pretend to be; to assume (a name or title)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
repeat; repeating; repeat (broadcast); rerun; repeat sign; repeat consumption
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
severe criticism; sharp criticism; scathing criticism; diatribe; panning
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
mature; experienced; precocious; mature for one's age
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how