not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
even if; even though; however; no matter how
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
imperial headquarters announcement
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
strong interaction; strong force
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
genuine; authentic; true; real
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
way (of doing); manner; method; means
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
incremental; step-by-step; gradual; stepwise
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
preliminary step; first step
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air