to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
to walk around; to travel around
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
this and that; such and such
to have an eye on; to zero in on
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
each field; various circles
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
professor; teaching; instruction
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
to act as an agent for; to intermediate; to announce (someone's arrival); to answer (the door, the phone); to convey (a message)
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
just a handful; only a small number (of)
management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
reasoning; logic; persuasion
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
progress; being under way
world history; international history
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
estrangement; alienation; disaffection
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
splinters of glass; glass shards
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment