lodging together; training camp; boarding house
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
troublesome; annoying; complicated
all you want; as much as one wants
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
(edible) greens; leafy greens; vegetables
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
freshly-grated (e.g. daikon)