to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
strength; power; proficiency; ability
application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
specialization; specialisation
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
have to do; must; should; ought to
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. of a road to traffic); resumption of services
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself