distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
posture; position; stance
to mind; to care; to worry
someone; a certain person
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
a little bit; a little while
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
at once; immediately; right now
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
interruption; suspension; break
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
talking while standing; standing around talking
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
hey there; I say; see here
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
confidence; trust; faith; credit
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)