to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
decision; determination; resolution
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
regulation; adjustment; control
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
without cause; without reason
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to become very angry; to be furious; to fly into a rage
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
reconciliation; make peace with
royal capital; imperial capital
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
reconciliation; peace; rapprochement
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
in one's own way or style
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
last resort; desperate measure taken under pressure of necessity
quarrel; dispute; argument
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
beauty; good figure; (beautiful) appearance; beautification; beauty treatment; beauty culture
blackmail; extortion; persistent demand
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
indifference; lack of enthusiasm; inattentiveness
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
another thing; exception; special case
to be busy at work; to work diligently
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but