to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
hostility; antagonism; opposition
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
fine weather; fair weather
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; intently; earnestly; single-mindedly; trudgingly; ploddingly
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
seed stock; seed grain; foundation seed; pure breed; original strain; ancestor
harmful insect; noxious insect; pest; vermin
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
weeding; weeder; weeding fork; cultivator
time; season; period; phase; stage
transplantation (of plants); transplanting
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
devastating; catastrophic; crushing