opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
return; reaction; recovery; return (from a procedure)
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
cadence (in cycling); pedalling rate; cadence (in running); stride length; steps per minute
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
to beat by a wide margin (in a race); to tear (off) roughly
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
to withstand; to be able to endure
without; unless; have to do
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
man of humble position; commoner; ordinary man; thoughtless man; man of little worth; person who lacks wisdom
eminent; prominent; distinguished; ringing (of metal); resonant (of a musical instrument)
respect and affection; love and respect
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
famous utensil; excellent utensil; famed musical instrument (e.g. a Stradivarius); excellent musical instrument; excellent vagina; formidable vulva
individual differences; personal equation
cover; covering; covering (a song); cover; coverage; to cover (a loss)