development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
use; utilization; utilisation; application
acceleration; speeding up
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
superiority; predominance
by means of; due to; because of; according to
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to differ; to vary; to disagree
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
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
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
whichever one chooses; either way
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
name; given name; first name
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)