to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
gradually; slowly but steadily
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
by means of; due to; because of; according to
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
directions; instructions; orders; command
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
other than; excluding; without
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
that; the matter in question
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
half and half; fifty-fifty
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
secret understanding; collusion
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
(sound of a) gunshot; (gun) report
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
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
shout of victory; cry of triumph
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
(not) even once; (not) ever