as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
to break through (e.g. one's doubts); to become unbound by (e.g. the past); to allay (e.g. anger); to burst (e.g. a boil)
cart-horse; work-horse; doing something wholeheartedly; doing with one's undivided attention
to ration out and survive on (some food); to eke out a living
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
to make a slip of the tongue; to let something slip
interference; obstruction; sabotage
just because; even if; even though
rival candidate; opposing candidate
to make out with; to make cozy with (cosy); to do at one's own discretion
abortion; to be interrupted; to be discontinued; to be suspended
unfounded (e.g. rumour); groundless; baseless; completely untrue
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear
term of office; tenure; incumbency
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
attaching too much importance to; placing disproportionate emphasis on; making too much of
private person; individual
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
abolition; elimination; extinction; discontinuation
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
enemy movements; enemy's position
censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
rally; recovery; comeback; winding (thread, etc.)
to be lacking a trump card; to be lacking conclusive evidence
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
to add (e.g. a postscript)
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
advocate; proponent; supporter
making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
rapid increase; proliferation; surge; explosion
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
unable to clear away one's ill feeling; not able to do anything (about...)