(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
to temper thoroughly; to train well
to pile up; to accumulate
to triumph; to be elated with success
exchange of blows; long rally
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
and so; therefore; for that reason
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
fair and square; open and aboveboard
with these words; while saying
violent explosion; bursting
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
besides; in addition; also; moreover
now that; since; so long as; because
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
always; forever; very; greatly (esp. of hopes and desires)
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard