well then ...; in that situation; in which case
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to ask a question; to ask questions
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
failure; mistake; blunder
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
calamity; misfortune; disaster
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
to be profitable; to yield a profit
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
number of persons; personnel
good prospects; full of hope; promising
mineral deposit; ore deposit
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
deserted village; poor village
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
beginning; outset; first; onset
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
as far as the eye can see
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application