so to speak; so to call it; as it were
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
sense of values; values; value system
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
contradiction; inconsistency
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to accept; to receive; to agree
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
one end; an end; part; fragment
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
merit (esp. order of merit)
distinguished service; meritorious service
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
to accept; to receive; to agree
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
battlefield; battleground
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
just one person; only one
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering