whether or not; presence or absence
listening device; bug; wiretap
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to defeat (someone) in an argument; to argue (someone) down; to confute (someone); to refute (someone)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
measuring container; measuring box; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
dark; gloomy; black; doleful; discouraged; disappointed
to become better; to improve
momentum (e.g. of a boat)
former site (of something); site (e.g. of a demolished building)
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
having not the slightest idea
great cause; moral law; justice
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
to become possible; to become able to (do)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
spherical; globular; globe-shaped
aquarium (building); oceanarium
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
difference between the sexes; sexual difference
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?