to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
perception; sensing; noticing
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
burnt field; burnt area; land devastated by fire
and yet; though; when; in spite of
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
barn (for storage); shed; outbuilding
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
office job; clerical work
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
son of a bitch; piece of shit
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
headache inducing; vexing