standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
dark reddish-brown; liver color
glossy black hair; green hair
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
hey; hello; wow; oh; oomph; heave-ho
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
meeting; greeting; welcome
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
majority decision; majority vote; majority rule
adoption; selection; choice
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
approval; adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.); passage
objection; dissent; protest
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
that is to say; so that means
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
settlement; solution; resolution
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
spirit power; magical power