twelfth day of the month; twelve days
to pass on an order; to pass the word
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
absentmindedness; peace of mind
real intention; true motive; true meaning
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
ridge on the side of a sword blade; ridged pattern
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
spatula; (artificially cultured) Japanese crucian carp
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
distinction; differentiation; classification
imperious; proud; heavy (nasal breathing)
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing
to overdo; to do too much
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
preliminary test or trial; tryout
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
logistical support; combat service support
the same; the said; likewise
massing (of troops); gathering
justice; fairness; impartiality
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
possession; retention; maintenance
not limited to; not just ...
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to cover fully; to wrap around
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
each nation; many nations; many countries
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
common knowledge; well-known fact