that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
one day; (on) a certain day
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
rather; better; instead; if anything
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
mixture of fact and fiction; half-truth
to write (a person) up (in a positive or negative light); to write something up so that it stands out; to write up in an exaggerated fashion; to detail; to list
scattering; diffusion; spread (e.g. signal across the spectrum)
standard; set; routine; decided
hung up; hoist; denounced; severely criticised; kangaroo court
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
never mind!; don't worry about it
single word; a few words; brief comment
knowing; (an) acquaintance
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
administrative staff; business clerk; clerical force; clerical officer; clerical personnel; clerical staff
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment