to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
choices; alternatives; options
to increase; to add to; to augment
conversely; on the contrary
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to be damaged; to receive damage
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
study; learning; tutorial
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
just above; right overhead
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to burst open; to pop; to split
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to crawl out; to creep out; to begin to crawl
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
here and there; everywhere