that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to backfire; to have a harmful result
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to swindle out of; to cheat out of; to defraud of; to misrepresent oneself as; to pretend to be; to assume (a name or title)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
killing two birds with one stone
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
to be consistent; to be coherent
surely (not); certainly (not)
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
to underrate; to make light of
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
to be well-known; to be famous
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
it seems so; that's what it looks like
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
to collect; to assemble; to gather
sublimation; sublimation (of an impulse); sublimation (i.e. transforming into a purer or nobler form)
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to harm; to cause harm to
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
pride; dignity; self-respect
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm