that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
to take measures (against); to take steps
unanticipated; unexpected
to underrate; to make light of
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
one's daily milieu; neighbourhood; neighborhood; zone of life; sphere of life
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
recovery; undoing; recall
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. of a debate); excitement; soaring (of prices); shooting up
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
resignation; acceptance; consolation
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
desperation; struggle to the death
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
plan B; alternative plan; workaround
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak