to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
though; even if; whether ... or ...
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
negotiations; discussions; connection
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
in the same way as; just like
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
arbitration; intercession; mediation
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
(on) one's own; (by) oneself