to increase; to add to; to augment
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
being concerned about or mindful of
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
opening a business; opening a practice
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
specialist shop; shop specializing in a particular type of product
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform; straightening (of teeth)
swigging; gulping down; guzzling; quaffing
to become possible; to become able to (do)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
to alter one's state of consciousness; to change one's mindset; to change one's attitude
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power