to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
same; similar; (just) like; equal
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
no penalty; no punishment; acquittal; impunity
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
beginning; opening; start; outset
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
low-ranking soldier; graduation; moving on (from); outgrowing (something); low-ranking samurai (1870-1872); death (of a noble, etc.)
counter for birds or rabbits
attendance; presence; appearance
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
desperately; for one's dear life
to be found; to be discovered
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
no need to guess; certainly
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
softly; mildly; gently; politely