many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
when; how soon; how long until
telecommunications; correspondence
to cause casualties; to result in deaths
to grow; to develop; to grow up
ten (long cylindrical things)
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
to happen to ride together; to share a vehicle; to (operate a) carpool
safety confirmation; confirming (something) is safe
to run aground; to strike a rock; to be stranded on a reef; to reach a deadlock; to come to a standstill; to run into difficulties
strip-searching; security check
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
one (more) effort; one (more) push; a try; a go
elementary; basic; rudimentary
construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
flat broke; stone broke; penniless
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
a few years ago; some years back
cannot be helped; unavoidable
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
great speed; recklessly fast speed
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy