to divide in two; to divide in half; to apportion; to divide among; to portion out
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
to jump upon (a moving object)
along the way; along the road
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
crunchy; gritty (sand, pebbles, etc.)
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
(a place) out of one's reach
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
de facto husband; common-law husband
to frolic about; to mess around
in this manner; in this way; like this
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
to be jinxed; to suffer a stroke of bad luck; to suffer a setback; to have a damper put on one; to have cold water thrown on one
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
maid; helper; help; assistance
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
the touch of; feel of; texture
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
(short) rest; breather; break
greeting; a fine thing to say
for (some) doubtful points to remain
vocal sound; tone of voice
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
household; home; family; housekeeping