to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
late at night; small hours of the morning
to be badly made; to fail
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
beep; honk (car horn); buzz (buzzer); boo (wrong answer, like buzzer on quiz shows)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
more than usual; especially; particularly
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
whole; total; gross; entire; overall; general (election, manager, etc.)
same generation; one's generation
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
that kind; competition; match
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to do (a person) good; to bring profit
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
mask; striking the head (kendo)
rider (of a motorcycle, horse, etc.); biker
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
serious error; gross mistake
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of