reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
charming; fascinating; attractive
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to think too much; to be over-concerned
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to be silent; to say nothing
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
first meeting; first interview with
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
straightforwardly; in an outspoken manner
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
strength; power; proficiency; ability
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in