what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
number two; second in command
(spirit of) independence and self-respect
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy
on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
as soon as possible; ASAP
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side
weak constitution; ill health
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
devotion; attachment; obsession; infatuation; (romantic) obsession
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
pet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrase; manner of talking
unable to stay still; unable to contain one's feelings; unable to restrain oneself
(political) power; authority; influence
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
by all means; at all costs
harsh tasting; strongly alkaline tasting; excessively strong-willed; fiercely individualistic; strongly idiosyncratic
impudence; audacity; shamelessness; effrontery