to some extent; to a certain extent
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
disastrous flooding; kelpie; water demon that brings floods or disasters
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
to boil strongly; to be excited
opposite; reverse; contrary
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
participants; participating athletes