motherland; fatherland; native country
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to knead well; to polish; to refine
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
if it is the case that ...
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
participation; joining; entry; adherence
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
upper side (go, chess, othello board)
boisterously; roughly; briskly
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)