to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
nice; likeable; desirable
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
safety confirmation; confirming (something) is safe
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
old body; aged person; elderly person
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
promising; hopeful; full of promise
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
militant (faction, group, person, etc.); hardliner who favors force over compromise; hawk
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
warming (limbering) up; warming-up exercises
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination