in case of; at that time; at this time
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
frequent appearance; frequent occurrence
phase change; state change; transformation
circuit (electric); cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
solitude; loneliness; isolation
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
good (place to leave off); convenient
day duty; day shift; class duty (students)
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to look away; to turn away
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
invitation; introduction; temptation
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to lay aside; to set aside
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?