foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
wasted effort; fruitless effort; vain efforts
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; (of a samurai) devoting oneself to (the defence of) one's territory
silence (not speaking); muteness
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
to get along; to add (one's own concordant voice, etc.)
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
break (from work, etc.); recess
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
the head; the foremost; beginning; the very front
preparation; arrangements
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
besides; in addition; also; moreover