only recently; just of late
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
other self; alter ego; to be split off (of a part of oneself); to clone oneself; incarnations of Buddha
diversion (e.g. of funds); appropriation; misappropriation; making use of (for another purpose); reuse; repurpose
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
righteousness; justice; right
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
will not do; do not; does not
cold reception; inhospitality
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to push (something) against
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
something new (of poor quality)
to become misty; to become hazy
official business; public business
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
in high spirits; excited; energetic
trial stage; experimental phase; prototype stage
to succeed; to bear fruit
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
to cross the line; to go too far
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
to launch a surprise attack
secret base; hideout; hidden position
shoal; shallows; sand bar; ford
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
rain and wind; driving rain; the elements