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
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
standing on one leg; single leg stance
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
pull-up (exercise); chin-up; chinning; suspension; dangling; hanging
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
dimness; obscurity; indistinctness; unclear; unintelligible
had better ...; had better not ...
technique; art; skill; move
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
body; group; party; company; troupe
feeling depressed; feeling gloomy; feeling downhearted
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to push aside; to push one's way through
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
backboard; dorsal plate; tergum
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
furnishings; implements; equipment
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis