to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to some extent; to a certain extent
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
preparations for returning (home)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
student in a lower grade; underclassman
several people; a few people
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
tension; mental strain; nervousness
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to feel; to sense; to experience
height (of body); stature
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
older sister; elder sister
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
overall victory; championship
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)