now that; since; so long as; because
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
immediately; right away; on the spot
advance; moving forward; progress
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
a few seconds; several seconds
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
chance; opportunity; occasion
(in) the air; midair; sky
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
(in) the air; midair; sky; (empty) space
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding