to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
shooting star; falling star; meteor; blaze (wide white stripe down the face of a horse)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
earning the first (runs); preoccupation
now; the present time; just now; another; more
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
instant; moment; for an instant
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
student in a lower grade; underclassman
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)