to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
results; record; grades; marks
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
magic; sorcery; incantation
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to be smeared; to be covered
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
prospects of victory; chances of success
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
property; fortune; assets
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to bring; to take; to bring about
though; notwithstanding; although