physical work; manual labour (labor)
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances (for something); to bear (something) in mind; to ebb and flow
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
to lead a life; to live a life
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
continuous; without a break
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
lightly; easily; carelessly
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
cover; covering; covering (a song); cover; coverage; to cover (a loss)
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
male and female (animals); the two sexes; victory and defeat; strengths and weaknesses
application; request; petition
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
information; news; report; reward; retribution
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
match; game; bout; contest
to manage something successfully; to be successful
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business