opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
big tiger; drinker; staggering drunkard
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
settlement; solution; resolution
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
competent; suitable; qualified
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
suffix for familiar person
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
to recall; to remember; to recollect
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
personal feelings; self-interest
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
incompatible; (going together) like oil and water
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to read the situation; to sense the mood
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
quarrel; dispute; argument
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
thick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to mix; to stir; to blend