bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
as soon as (he, she, it) comes
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
to the best of my ability, poor though it be
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
difference; variation; difference
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
Odaiba (artificial island in Tokyo Bay)
centimeter (esp. of cannon caliber, etc.)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to lead; to direct; to take command
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
proposal; offer; request; application
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
January; first month of the lunar calendar
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
to press a question; to cross-examine
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)