to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
ability; performance; efficiency
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
protection against wind; windbreak
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
world-class; (of) high global reputation
highest level; high-water mark
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
masterwork; masterpiece; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
season (in nature, sports, etc.); seasonal word or phrase (in haiku); year
nth son; lang; official title in ancient China; (arch.) man; (arch.) young man; (arch.) my husband
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
one machine; one aircraft; one life
you (plural); all of you; you all
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to be performed (on the stage); to be in the limelight
how long; how far; how much
future (usually near); prospects
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over