to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
fretsaw; coping saw; jigsaw
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
irradiation; radiation; beaming; exposure (to light); illumination
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
selling or divesting in unwanted stocks; hiding bad loans
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
offense; offence; method of attack
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
there being no use in arguing (about it)
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
rare; uncommon; not often seen
complete blockade (seal); baseball shutout
for example; for instance; e.g.
war situation; progress of a battle