to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
model; standard; pattern; norm; criterion; example
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
seriously; in earnest; for real; all out; really; with a will
tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to become possible; to become able to (do)
now that; since; as long as; provided that
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
(young and) innocent; naive; pure; fresh; artless; unsophisticated
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
same generation; one's generation
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
final game; final games; the finals
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
participants; participating athletes
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
birds of prey (of order Falconiformes or Strigiformes); raptors
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know