moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
protective wall; defensive wall; barrier; bulwark
9th day of the month; nine days
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
too (much); overly; excessively
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
first of all; in the first place
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
sanity; consciousness; soberness
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
very much; exceedingly; extremely
department and section managers
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
pride; boast; credit (to)
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
fodder (for horses or cows); hay; feed
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor