to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
two classes; double; two sets
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
without permission; without notice
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
environment; circumstance
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
putting into operation; invocation
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one