to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
to raise someone's position; to raise someone's standing
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
this is why; this means; it is the case that
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
frame (e.g. picture frame, decorative door frame, etc.)
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
imperial portrait; photograph of the incumbent Emperor and Empress distributed to schools between 1890 and the end of the Second World War; portrait or photo of a person of high rank
your highness; your grace; your eminence
destination; place one stays during a trip
body double; double; wire puller; person behind the scenes; shadow commander
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
to shout (in anger); to yell
to speak; to hear a voice
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother