to knit (one's eyebrows); to furrow; to contract
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to set on fire; to ignite
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
setting on fire; setting afire
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived
one's whole life; one's lifetime
brink; verge; critical moment; crucial moment
optimist; easy-going person
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
lax; lenient; lukewarm; slow; sluggish
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
to lure (someone) out; to lure away; to decoy out
poor; low-grade; load; pack; packhorse
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)
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
terrain; geographical features; topography
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
next (day, morning, etc.); following
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
-off (price reduction); discount; -coated; -plated
preeminence; supremacy; distinction; excellence
wrestler of the fourth highest rank
wrestler of the third highest rank
Utsunomiya (city in Tochigi)
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position