to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
seen it once, seen it all; a single instance indicates what happens all the time; one case gives you an idea of what always happens
stairs; stairway; staircase
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
control; management (e.g. of a business)
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
that is to say; so that means
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
armed forces; military; troops
single horseman; wait for one tile to finish one's pair and one's hand; wait for half of one's pair with four melds completed
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
tank (military vehicle); chariot
bombarding; shelling; bombardment
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed