to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
sad to say; how sad; alas
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
and then; and so; and; so then
with no regard to appearances; without caring about how one looks
to smoke (e.g. a pipe); to puff (a cigarette); to burn (incense)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln; young girl; childlike young woman
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
godsend; gift from providence
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
a little bit; a little while
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
to pierce through; to break through
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
leadership skill; leadership ability
swiftness of foot; fast runner; person of great talent; gifted person
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
explanatory; expository; elucidatory
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to blaze; to burn brightly
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years