half and half; fifty-fifty
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
at that time; in those days
to look down on; to condescend
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
person who poses a high risk
end; tip; extremities; terminal
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
personal; individual; private
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
big and brawny; well built; gigantic
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
reality; actuality; hard fact
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
main cause; primary factor
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
competent; suitable; qualified
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to shout (in anger); to yell
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely