equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
it's not like; it isn't as if
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
fourth day of the month; four days
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
preliminary arrangements; spade work
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
reason for being; raison d'être
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
physical condition; state of health
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
different opinion; objection
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
the West; the Occident; Western countries
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
historic; historical; traditional
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon