rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
somewhat below; slightly below
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
moderate; proper; just right
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
sunshine; dry weather; luster; lustre
worthy of special mention
out-of-school; off-campus
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
not yet fixed; undecided; pending
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
close; intimate; on good terms
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to watch steadily; to stare
at every opportunity; whenever possible; whenever the occasion arises; from time to time; occasionally
box; box-shape; cube-type
basket; basketball; basket cloth
to employ; to hire; to charter
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead