increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
selection; choice; option
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
together; at the same time; same; identical
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
special training; intensive training; crash course
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
such; this sort of; like this
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
on bad terms; at loggerheads
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
much less; to say nothing of
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness