reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
instant; moment; for an instant
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
mistress; lover; prostitute
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
to spend time (on doing something)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
genuine article; real thing; real deal
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
training; drill; practice; discipline
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
until now; so far; up to the present
higher rank; better position
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else