though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
not limited to; not just ...
that is to say; so that means
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
practical; realistic; pragmatic
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
intention; idea; inclination; wish
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
hostility; animosity; enmity
enemy territory; hostile place
right in the center (centre)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
having ended; being resolved
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
out of bounds; beyond the pale
without accident; uneventfully; without ...
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
slatted shutter; louver door (window)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
very loose; slowly; leisurely
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no