to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
stone (used for throwing)
offset; offsetting each other; cancelling each other out; set-off; setoff
magic sword; cursed sword
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to closely resemble; to suit well; to match well; to go well with
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
heedless of danger; braving dangers
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
countermeasure; counter-measure
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
technique; art; skill; move
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
germination; sprouting; budding
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
to surround; to crowd around
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to be needed; to be wanted
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary