neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
noninterference; leaving something to take its own course; giving someone a free hand with something
too many to count; too numerous to mention
friction; discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
side effect; adverse reaction
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
tumultuous (with everyone voicing their opinions simultaneously); uproarious
functional beauty; beauty of function; simplicity and elegance of design
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
devotion; attachment; infatuation
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to stop talking; to be silent
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
famous piece of music; excellent song; (musical) masterpiece
conductor's stick; conductor's baton
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to make an appearance; to show up