big problem; major issue; big controversy
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
one's view of life; attitude toward life; outlook
by your leave; with your permission
direct control; direct supervision
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
one's long-cherished desire
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
surely (not); certainly (not)
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
positive (e.g. thinking); positive; positive (pole); anode
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
depending on the (one's) situation (circumstances); at one's pleasure
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad