the other day; a few days ago
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
clear; precise; definite; distinct
of no interest; not interested
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
reaching; attaining; arrival
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
to spew venom; to speak ill (of people)
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to rule; to govern; to administer
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)