as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
melon bread; half-melon shaped bun, flavored with artificial melon
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
probability; likelihood; chances
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
reckless; rash; headlong; foolhardy; daredevil; daring
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
now that; since; so long as; because
body and soul; mind and body
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
I see; that's right; indeed
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
this world; this life; world of the living
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
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
determined purpose; an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought); a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to join forces; to cooperate