development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
power; might; authority; influence
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
minimum; at the very least
consumption; expenditure; spending
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
beyond this point; ahead; from now on; after this; in the future
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
largest class; top category
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
in public; in company; in the presence of others
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
to have meaning; to be meaningful
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to summon courage; to be brave
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
to be at a loss for words
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); destruction; annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling on appeal); quashing
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt