when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
how long; how much; to what extent
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
sports-minded; sports-oriented
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
pouring out in large amounts; flowing out gushingly
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to have no chance (of succeeding)
frizz; short tufts springing up from hair surface here and there; kink; idiot hair
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)