to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
ratio; proportion; percentage
to brave a danger; to take a risk
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
state secrets; secrets of the state
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
secrecy; highly classified information
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
when it becomes; when it comes to
to give the stamp of approval
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
letter; missive; note; mail
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
going through; going via; going by way of
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
class-A; A class; A grade
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
pointing out; identification
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
older brother; elder brother
complete change; about-face
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
very much; exceedingly; extremely