to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
already; now; no longer; not any more
two times; twice; two degrees
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
retention; maintenance; preservation
like water; like it grows on trees
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
famous sword; excellent sword
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
capacity; volume; capacitance
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
wherein; therein; thereinto
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
flour; meal; powder; dust
gathering edible wild plants
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset