to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
generous; magnanimous; open-handed; liberal
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to stop talking; to be silent
how; in what way; how about; questionable
money (given as thanks); reward money; fee; key money; fee paid for rental rights
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
fortress; stronghold; citadel
all you have to do is; just; that's all
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (of letters)
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
just past noon; afternoon
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
only; merely; but; no more than
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
training; drill; practice; discipline
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it