to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
sorry; excuse me; thank you
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
question; inquiry; enquiry
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
all-America; pan-American; all of America
coined word; coinage; neologism
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
goodwill ambassador; friendship ambassador
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
war; fighting; fierce competition
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor