as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
main cause; primary factor
living thing; organism; creature; biology
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
reputation; respectability
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
personal; individual; private
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to say no more; to sink into silence
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
interception (email); wiretap; bug
neighbourhood; neighborhood
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is