to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
rather; sooner; preferably
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
close; intimate; on good terms
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
dozens; scores of; decades
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
to keep (a person) waiting
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
to order; to command; to appoint
since then; from that time; ever since
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to surround; to crowd around
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to dress (vegetables, salad, etc.)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
statue of Buddha; image of Buddha; Buddhist statue; Buddhist image
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; over the top; over par
essence; true nature; substance; reality
stubborn (obstinate) father; pig-headed old man
to revere; to respect; to worship
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)