to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
mental; spiritual; emotional
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
preservation; retainment; keeping
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
to be loyal to; to serve; to offer allegiance
personality; character; individuality; personhood
mockery; derision; ridicule
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath
if so; in that case; in that situation
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
while alive; during one's lifetime
stripping (of rights, rank, etc.); deprivation; forfeit; revocation; divestiture
to talk about someone behind their back; to backbite
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to do (a person) good; to bring profit
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence