to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
men and women of all ages
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to repeat; to do something over again
reality; actuality; hard fact
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
don't you think?; indicates question
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
conditionally; with conditions attached
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
to face; to go towards; to head towards
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with