self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
in perfect form; going swimmingly
unbeatable; invincible; irresistible
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously