to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to be able to manage somehow or another
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
high efficiency; high performance
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
identification; ID; identity
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
proposal; offer; request; application
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
(giving) instruction; initiation
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
absorption; suction; attraction
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
still (continuing); as ever; further
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
immediately; right away; on the spot
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
reputation; respectability