bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts
negotiations; discussions; connection
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
to make a success in life
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
at that time; in those days
national border; provincial border
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
war; fighting; fierce competition
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
substitution; alternation; alternative; substitute
match; game; bout; contest
dominion; territory; possession
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
in search of; in order to look for
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
way of speaking; intimation
decision; determination; resolution
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend