cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
share; portion; quota; cut
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
sharp sighted; easily awakened
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
because of; owing to; due to
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
good impression; favorable impression
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
feigned innocence or naivete; beguiling innocence; wolf in sheep's clothing
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
(social) position; status
establishment; settlement
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful