smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
princess; daughter of a nobleman
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); carrying a passenger without turning on the taximeter
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
craving; longing; thirsting
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition
great victory; crushing victory
hard struggle; strenuous effort
signs of defeat; adverse situation
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative (verb, etc.)
to order; to command; to appoint
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter