(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
interest; rights; concession
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
possible; likely; probable
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
oblique line; forward slash
first meeting; first interview with
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
difficult to ...; hard to ...
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
people; race; nation; ethnic group; ethnos
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
came here; coming here; recently
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate