worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
characteristic (of); peculiar (to); inherent (in); eigen-
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; major premise (in a syllogism)
reading aloud; reading (a kanji) by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
adding (an extra amount); increasing; tacking on (a charge)
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
the same rank; equality; apposition
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
big problem; major issue; big controversy
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
gushing out (suddenly); pouring out all at once; bursting out
troubled face; worried expression
these guys; these fellows
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)