this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
only; merely; but; no more than
difference; variation; difference
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.)
tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
near; nearby; not far off
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
and (also); both ... and; as well as
impossible; unlikely; improbable
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
single word; a few words; brief comment
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
series of battles; successive battles
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow