tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to act cocky; to put on airs; to be full of oneself
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
stale; hackneyed; cliched
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
ringlets; ringlet curls; sausage curls
calm; composed; leisurely
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
treatment (of a person); dealing with
life and death; life or death
to regard someone with odium; to look at someone with reproach
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to taste; to try (food or drink)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity