to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
to rally; to make a comeback
several years; a few years
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt