explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
to be born; to come into the world
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
to become better; to improve
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
old model (of an appliance, device, etc.); becoming outdated (due to the release of a new model); drop (type of metal casting defect)
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
splitting the bill (usu. evenly); splitting the check; paying one's own expenses; going Dutch
nice; likeable; desirable
expressing one's mind; speaking out
hostility; antagonism; opposition
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to stare back (at); to glare back
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
many; much; plenty; hardly
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)