won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
without thinking of the consequences
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
wall clock; grandfather clock
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
ditch; drain; gutter; gap (between cutting guides)
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
being painfully true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark)
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
personal grudge; personal enmity
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
nice; likeable; desirable
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
important point; strategic position; key point
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)