to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
instead; but (on the other hand)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
phantom; vision; illusion
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
steady; sound; reliable; solid
attacker (esp. in volleyball)
extermination; annihilation
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
priority; order of precedence
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for