to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to carry around; to carry on one's person
awareness; realization; noticing
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
clear; precise; definite; distinct
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
as expected; as predicted
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
in proportion to; according to; depending on
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; (lit.) the ground hardens after it rains
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
firm; strong; solid; stable
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
sense of values; values; value system
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
communication skills; communication ability
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to surge; to well up; to gush out
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately