to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
as stated; verbatim; literally
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
under a railway (oft. of shops, bars, etc.); under the tracks; under a railroad overpass
(corrugated) cardboard; cardboard box; carton
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
virtue; charm; merit; good point
police officer; policeman; policewoman
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
worst; worst-case (scenario)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
to play a leading role; to play a central part
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
connection; link; relationship
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous