to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
leaving (a group, team, etc.)
large number (of); many; majority
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
phantom; vision; illusion
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
with a friendly grin; smilingly
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
grasp; catch; understanding
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
careless; thoughtless; hasty; rash
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
originally; by nature; from the start
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
floating; drifting; weightlessness; softly; gently; lightly
to squeeze out; to wring out
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
that's too bad; too bad for you!
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty