to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
neat (neatly); tidy; trim
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
opposing arcade machines wired together (for two-player games)
floor; dance floor; sales floor; floor (of a building); storey
occasional; infrequent; rare
outer surface; outside; outward appearance; manner (with others); demeanour
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
model; (good) example; exemplar; model handwriting; model drawing; copybook
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
home video game console; home console
liquid crystal television
belligerence; fighting spirit
very popular; highly favoured
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
previous work; preceding work; previous title; first crop grown in a double-cropped field; preceding crop
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
steel frame; steel beam; steel girder
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
earning the first (runs); preoccupation
straight-sets loss; straight-set defeat
to make someone eat; to deal (a blow); to play (a trick)
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)