reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
(item of) equipment; accessories (bike, auto)
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
applications; uses; how to operate; operation procedures
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
accurate; correct; precise; exact
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
like this; this sort; this way
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
close; intimate; on good terms
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
older sister; elder sister
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
contract; compact; agreement
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
meaning; significance; sense