surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
manners; courtesy; etiquette
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
to be silent; to say nothing
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to pass (of time); to elapse
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something