the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to repeat; to do over again
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
friendly chat; relaxed conversation; informal meeting
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
floor; dance floor; sales floor; floor (of a building); storey
climax; peak; zenith; apex
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to dance; to perform dance steps
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
failure; mistake; blunder
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)