dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
to seek a path; to find one's way
high; noble; refined; advanced
story; tale; talk; discussion
out of range; outside the limits (of...); outside (a) range; outside the scope
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
at that time; in those days
full court; grand bench of the supreme court
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
grain thief; sharpened tube for testing rice in bags; sashimi (sliced raw fish); stabbing; piercing
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
abusive language; violent language; wild words
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge