to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
leader; guide; mentor; coach
previous generation; former ages
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
several times; a few times
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
to be smeared; to be covered
step; stride; counter for steps
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to act the goody-goody; to pretend to be nice
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity