rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
horned owl (any owl with horn-like ear tufts)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
clearly; distinctly; evidently; definitely
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
ancient time; age of the gods; mythological age; time before the ascension of Emperor Jimmu
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to become pale; to turn pale
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
how; in what way; in what manner
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
to spit out; to eject; to dump
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
acceleration; speeding up
street at night; making a night journey
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)