to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
chance (of success); odds
in proportion to; just as much as
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
ultimate; final; last; eventual
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to say; to tell; to state; to do
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
nonchalant air; unruffled air
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
loss; feeling of loss; Los Angeles
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
rational; reasonable; logical
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
daily employment; hiring by the day; day laborer; day labourer
scoundrel; rascal; villain
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace