should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
(social) position; status
honor; honour; credit; prestige
authority; power; influence
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
sincere; earnest; serious
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
how; in what way; by what means
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
military forces; hosts; troops
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
casual speech; peer language; informal language
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
popular name; common name; given name
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
at a young age; while still young
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)