serious crime; grave crime
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
don't worry; there's no need to worry
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
ghost; revenant; spirit (of the dead); departed soul
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
sympathy; empathy; response
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
banknote; bill; note; paper money
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
good performance; good work; great success
spread; extension; influence; aftereffect; ripple
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to make out a check (cheque); to write out a check
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
sulking in bed; going to bed in a huff
to compete with; to vie for