even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
story; tale; talk; discussion
to hide; to keep to oneself
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
in that way; like that; that way
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
proposal; motion; recommendation
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
heavy equipment; heavily equipped; heavily armed; heavily armored
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
admiration; wonder; astonishment
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point