to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
some people; a few people; several people
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
cardio-pulmonary function
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
to keep secret; to conceal
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
temporary; provisional; interim
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
villain; baddie; the villain's part
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
1,000,000; one million; million; many
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk