to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
meaning; significance; sense
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
normal duties; (one's) regular work
management; administration; operation
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
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)
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to lay aside; to set aside
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
iron basket for torches; cresset; brazier; bonfire
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to jump up and down; to hop
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost