using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
school district; school area
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
throng; gathering of people
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
over-fond parent; doting parent
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine