shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
such ... as; or some such
commencing with; including
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
terminal; computer terminal; information access device (smartphone, tablet, book-reader, etc.); end (e.g. of a roll of film)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to look forward to something
every place; various places
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for