to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
union; coalescence; amalgamation; copulation; penetration
to harmonize; to harmonise; to be in harmony; to say the same thing in unison (inadvertently)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to join together; to combine; to join up
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
from the viewpoint of; according to
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
principle; theory; fundamental truth
to repeat; to be frequent
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
around the world; throughout the world
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
stealthily; secretly; in secret
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
slowly and quietly; smoothly
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
along the road; along the way
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie