arbitration; intercession; mediation
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
much less; to say nothing of
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to take over; to hand over
final; eventual; ultimate
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
understood; I see; OK; present; here
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to watch steadily; to stare
year in, year out; always; 24-7
mental; spiritual; emotional
central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time