small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
initial value; initializing value; default value
dividing line; parting (of the hair); partition; crisis
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
glossy hair; glossy fur; glossy coat (on an animal)
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
great difference; major mistake
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
dressing oneself; personal grooming
to forget completely; to leave behind
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
pride; boast; credit (to)
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
gong (instrument); gong (sound at the end of round, etc.)
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
belligerence; fighting spirit
skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to reduce (one's) speed; to slow down (driving, cycling, etc.)
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring