direct control; direct supervision
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
impossible; unlikely; improbable
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
perception; sensing; noticing
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
habitat; home (e.g. of the tiger)
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
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
not caring; not giving a damn
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to hide; to keep to oneself
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)