to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
complete; whole; perfect; safe
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.); fine-tooth-comb search; exhaustive search; scouring
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
set of three; three sets; three classes
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
several sheets (flat objects)
very interesting; of great interest
practitioner (of medicine, sorcery, fortune telling, etc.)
kanji (as opposed to kana); printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; real name
of course; certainly; naturally
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
chapel; place of worship (esp. Christian); place of worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
main question; real issue at hand
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
intention; idea; inclination; wish
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted