imposing stance; daunting pose
afterlife; the next world; the world beyond
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
commitment; pledge; promise
muffler; scarf; comforter; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
interruption; interference; butting in
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
elementary and middle school pupils
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to have an eye on; to zero in on
to order; to command; to appoint
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to be helpful; to be useful
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
performing without rehearsal
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed