now; the present time; just now; another; more
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
use; utilization; utilisation; application
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
I see; that's right; indeed
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
beyond this point; from now on; after this
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
that day; the very same day
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
than; from; out of; except; but; more
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
three generations; three periods; third generation
to serve; to work for; to attend
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
old or veteran army general
secret; private; surreptitious
decision; determination; resolution
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to have no chance (of succeeding)
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
useless; vain; aimless; idle