to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
power; might; authority; influence
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
reinforced concrete; ferroconcrete
belt (worn around the waist); (machine) belt; belt; zone
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
one bow; one salute; one greeting
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
suffix appended to someone else's family members
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
by all means; at all costs
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
to keep (a person) waiting
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
color scheme; colour scheme
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
pipsqueak; little runt; midget; dwarf
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)