just now; a little while back; a short time ago
skewering; skewered food; piercing (and killing; with a spear, etc.); impaling; running through
to try to do; to attempt to do
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
scratch; graze; scrape; minor damage
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to explain adequately; to be accountable
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
preliminary investigation; preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class); going over one's lessons (in advance); studying ahead
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
conquest; subjugation; overcoming (a difficulty); conquering (e.g. a mountain); mastery (of a skill)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to repeat; to do over again
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
regret; repentance; remorse
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
amicable settlement; settling the case leaving no parties dissatisfied
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally