all you want; as much as one wants
self-purification; self-cleansing
strength; power; proficiency; ability
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
many; much; plenty; hardly
guidance; leadership; leading the way
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
no!; no no!; no, not at all
office workers; office staff; clerical staff
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to put into effect; to put into practice
minimum limit; the lowest degree (possible, allowable, etc.)
(one's) current position; current location; present position
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to stop walking; to pause
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
moat; fosse; trench; underground air-raid shelter; dugout
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing