to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
master; teacher; stable master
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
together; at the same time; same; identical
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
commitment; pledge; promise
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
beginning; clue; starting point
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
bishop (chess piece); bishop
from here; from this place
condition; situation; prospects
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank