rapidly; quickly; briskly; booming (e.g. of a drum)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
to ask; to enquire; to query
witnessing; observing; sighting
object of adoration, longing
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
since when; from when; how long
question; inquiry; enquiry
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
silence (not speaking); muteness
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
match (for lighting a fire)
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
dead of night; shades of night; black of night
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
(within a) territory; domains
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
leader; authority; mainstay
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
intelligence operative; spy
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
incorrect answer; wrong solution; incorrect interpretation
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners