(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
baseball player; ballplayer
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
debauched; lewd; lascivious; lecherous; salacious; wild
pride; boast; credit (to)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
seventh day of the month; seven days
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...