that kind; competition; match
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
matter causing distress; something causing worry
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
recapture; retaking; recovery; taking back
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
preparation; arrangements
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
useless resistance; vain struggle
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
view; opinion; finding; findings
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
carefree; relaxed; comfortable; at one's ease
absolutely; positively; decidedly
quick-tempered; impatient
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
viewing as a problem; problematizing
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
time limit; time restriction
floundering while nearly drowning; suffering
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to lure (someone) out; to lure away; to decoy out
according to plan; as planned; on target