inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to say; to be called; to do
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
rough-and-ready (medical) treatment; drastic remedy; drastic treatment; drastic measures; drastic steps
to give; to do (something) for
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
script; screenplay; scenario
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
state of reduced activity; lull; state of abeyance; stable condition
black kite (Milvus migrans); Inverness cape; filcher; sneak thief
abura-age; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; deep-frying; deep-fried food
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
considerable; decent; suitably; reasonably; one matter; one field
total situation fully understood; understood; agreed
retainer; vassal; servant
all present; all concerned; all of us