beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
battlefield; battleground
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
weak point; unskillfulness
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
intention; idea; inclination; wish
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to accompany; to go with; to go together
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
on one hand; on the other hand
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
if it is the case that ...
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
foreseeing; anticipating; lookahead; prefetching; reading ahead
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
several people; a few people
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)