to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to state; to express; to mention
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
being the strongest; being powerful (mighty) without equal
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
physical condition; state of health
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
settlement; solution; resolution
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
journal; magazine; periodical
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
busybody; meddler; nosey parker
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase