and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
speculatively buying a rice harvest, while the fields are still green; recruiting of university students before the agreed date
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
failing to be elected; election defeat; losing an election; not being accepted (for a prize, exhibition, etc.); rejection; failing to win a prize
caustic words; defiant words
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
ceramics; pottery and porcelain
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to become hoarse; to become husky
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
one more; another; not quite; close run; just falling short of success
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
taking no notice of; paying no attention to
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
one theory; one opinion; another theory
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
groundless; entirely contrary to fact
fabrication; made-up story; sham; hoax; put-up job; frame-up
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor