to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
waste of labor or energy; waste of labour; vain effort
fourteenth day of the month; fourteen days
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
beginning; clue; starting point
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
before the gate; in front of the gate
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
under investigation; under consideration; under review; pending (decision, etc.); awaiting verification
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
submission date; filing date; due date (e.g. for homework)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration; to consider a matter carefully
prudence; discretion; thought
informal consent; private consent
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
guaranteed; authentic; certified
to mix; to blend; to combine
chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
other than; excluding; without
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
inside and outside the company
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
plenary session; general meeting; plenum
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
transexual; gender swap (in fan fiction, etc.); genderswap; total station; tracking stock
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
competitors' products; others on the market
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
skill; dexterity; master hand