to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
matter of time; question of time
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
helping hand; help; support; aid
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
don't you think?; indicates question
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
arm; skill; efforts; ability
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
already; now; no longer; not any more
duty; function; office; mission; task
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
that's the way it is; such is life
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet