to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
to be damaged; to receive damage
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
development; exploitation
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
hunting ground; hunting preserve
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
cartoon-character costume
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
immovable; motionless; firm; Acala (Wisdom King); Fudō; fierce Buddhist deity
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)