plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
cloud of sand (dust, etc.)
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
oracle; revelation; divine message
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to detain; to check; to restrain
to begin to walk; to set out
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
just because; even if; even though
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
the last moment; the very end
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
service station; gas station; shortstop; sporty sedan; steamship; SS; Secret Service
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
genuine; authentic; true; real
way; method; means; resource; course