to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
how; in what way; by what means
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
tumultuous (with everyone voicing their opinions simultaneously); uproarious
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
whispering; murmuring; subdued
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
traditional; conventional
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
oil; petroleum; oil; lubricant; (cooking) oil; (massage) oil; ointment
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
final; eventual; ultimate
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
but; however; provided that
special move (e.g. in martial arts)
feeling of food or drink going down one's throat
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
use; utility; effect; benefit
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly