to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
responsibility; duty; obligation
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
behind others; losing out to others
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
snake; serpent; large snake
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to begin; to set about; to start
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
being too late; losing one's final chance
supreme; sublime; highest
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
otherwise; or else; if not
ten to one; nine cases out of ten
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
intimacy; affection; familiarity
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
self-consciousness; self-awareness
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted