several times; a few times
considerably; greatly; a lot
to correct oneself; to restate
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
two (long cylindrical things)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
not limited to; not just ...
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
one's possessions; ownership
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
complete; whole; perfect; safe
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
sublime; noble; high-minded
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
chance (of success); odds
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
forerunner; precursor; pioneer; outrider; outriding
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
use; utility; effect; benefit
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
door; gate; opening; title page
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
button (clothing); push-button
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
stoppage; tightness; block; infarction (e.g. cardiac)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
weight; heavyweight boxer
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody