shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
protection; copy protection; write protection
ignition; detonation; triggering; explosion
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
centre of explosion; center of explosion; hypocentre; hypocenter; ground zero
maker; manufacturer; producer; producer (of a film, play, etc.)
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
battle standard decorated with hanging strips of paper or leather; fireman's standard (Edo period)
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
one's dominant hand; person of ability; skilled person; master-hand
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
loan; lawn (grass); lawn (linen or cotton fabric)
money in one's possession
to run out of; to dry up; to be depleted; to hit the bottom; to bottom out
monetary; financial; pecuniary
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
here and there; in places
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical