to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
fast-talking; always having another argument ready; not able to keep one's mouth shut; never at a loss for words
with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
direct discussion; direct talks
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
training (esp. in-service); induction course
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
possession (by a spirit, demon, etc.); dependence (on)
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
military conflict; armed conflict
lack of relation (to); independence (of)
to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
waking; waking up; awakening
one's future; one's fate; prospects; one's way; one's path
the ways of the world; human nature
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
stubborn person; obstinate person; pig-headed person
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
to multiply; to crossbreed; to cross-breed; to mix (e.g. paint colours)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
contraction; shortened form; abbreviated form
information leak; intelligence leak
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
pincer operation (tactic)
rise of the curtain; opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.)
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)