having a poor endgame; failing at the final stage; missing at the last turn; slacking off at the end
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
coverall apron; cook's apron
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
blood relationship; blood relative
price; cost; value; worth; value
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
defacement; abrasion; wear and tear; crushing of a nerve
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
charging (electrically); recharging one's batteries (e.g. by taking a nap); replenishing (one's energy)
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
retention; maintenance; preservation
slice; slice; slice (in tennis, table tennis, etc.); backspin shot
one color; one kind; one tendency; being the sole mood, sentiment, focus of attention, etc.
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
India ink; China ink; ink (of a cuttlefish, etc.)
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
towering; astonishingly high