collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection; reminiscence
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
cheap article; poor quality article
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
such; like that; in that way
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
sword skills; swordsmanship
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
a help; an aid; some assistance
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant