approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
round-robin tournament; round-robin competition
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
bid rigging; collusion (on contract bidding); (illegal) price-fixing agreement; consultation; discussion; conference
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
decision; determination; resolution
unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
plain; unaffected; natural; unpretentious; frank; candid
something; some kind of; for some reason
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to challenge (a person) to a fight
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
clapping and cheering; applause
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
context (of a passage); line of thought; context (of a matter, event, etc.); circumstances; background
I don't know; I don't understand
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
woman; female; feminine gender
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition