corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
background (of a case, incident, etc.)
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
to bring; to take; to bring about
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
blow; shock; strike; batting
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
with all one's strength; with all one's might
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
chair; stool; post; office; position
knowing; (an) acquaintance
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove