to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
after a long time; for the first time in a while
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
water system; river system; drainage system
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
price; cost; value; worth; value
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
chief; main; principal; important
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to ride up to; to drive up to; to get used to riding; to get used to driving
number of persons; personnel
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
treasure chest; strongbox
without gaps; closely packed; always; usually; often; frequently
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
battery; battery; pitcher and catcher
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
hesitation; hindrance; washroom