to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to have an eye on; to zero in on
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
(some) more; even more; longer; further
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
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
long ago; already; a long time ago
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint