to talk (someone) down; to argue down; to silence; to put (someone) in their place; to corner in an argument; to get the better of
although I say; although one might say; although called
acquired (e.g. characteristic); learned (e.g. behaviour); a posteriori
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
derivation; development; offshoot
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
conscious; deliberate; intentional
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
to become empty; to be emptied
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
attribute; property; attribute; alignment (in a role-playing game); element (of an enemy or attack); type (of dealt damage); (character) type
tribe; race; group (of people who share a common feature); gang; tribe (taxonomic rank); group (in the periodic table)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
superiority; predominance
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
distant look; faraway look
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)