formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
fortress; stronghold; citadel
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
gong (instrument); gong (sound at the end of round, etc.)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
pickled (something); pickled in (something); preserved in; overreliance on (e.g. medication); excessive use of
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to pierce through; to break through
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
technique; art; skill; move
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
spread; extension; influence; aftereffect; ripple
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
caramelization; caramelized food
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)