death march; death march (in software development); crunch
basic technology; generic technology
all present; all concerned; all of us
to break the silence; to break one's silence
hill; height; knoll; rising ground
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
paper tape; paper streamer
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to repeat; to be frequent
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
arrest; apprehension; capture
police cell; place of detention; jail
digression; many divergences
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
domino (game); dominoes; domino effect
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
to stare back at; to look back at
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
management studies; business administration (study of)
direct connection; direct link
peace at any price (attitude); peace idiot; peace senility; complacency about peace
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit