though; even if; whether ... or ...
android; artificial human; robot
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
forbidden technique; forbidden magic; taboo art
reaching; attaining; arrival
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
attendance; presence; appearance
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
stand-in; proxy; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to one's remaining ramen broth)
culture fluid; culture solution; broth
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
with repeated sharp blows; whack after whack; strictly; harshly; vigorously; singlemindedly
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
be (that) as it may; having said that
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to say; to tell; to state; to do
... years old; age (of) ...
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
tone (of voice); manner of talking
and yet; though; when; in spite of
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards