stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
vise; vice; capstan; windlass; cargo net
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
such ... as; or some such
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour