no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
countermeasure; counter-measure
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
severe criticism; damnation
interruption; suspension; break
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
to serve; to work for; to attend
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
authority; power; influence
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
Gamblea innovans (species of deciduous tree); extremely spicy form of chili pepper; variety of high-quality green tea
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
relish; gusto; appreciation
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
at the last moment; this late in the game
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence