theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
oxygen deficiency; oxygen shortage; lack of oxygen
striking; remarkable; considerable
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
use; utilization; utilisation; application
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
preservation; retainment; keeping
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
shopping; purchased goods
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle