to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
comparatively; relatively
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
interference; intervention; meddling
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
tension; mental strain; nervousness
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
pressure; encouragement; urging; promoting
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
as; because; with; due to
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
form; shape; figure; visage
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
exhaustion; fatigue; impoverishment; (financial) exhaustion; ruin
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
to fight against; to oppose; to face
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
lex talionis; the law of talion; an eye for an eye
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning