straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to be able to manage somehow or other
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
for your information; I'm telling you
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
dirty old man; pervert; lecher
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
qi; mysterious life force that makes up everything; spirits; mind; divine atmosphere; mysterious presence
ominous atmosphere; ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
mysterious presence; mysterious atmosphere; aura of mystery
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
by means of; due to; because of; according to
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
shh!; shush!; hush!; shoo!; scram!
chance; opportunity; occasion
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
close; intimate; on good terms
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street