monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
person concerned; interested party; related party
not worth considering; out of the question
(theatrical) fighting scene
competent; suitable; qualified
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi); mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
very much; very many; more and more
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
tattling; telling on (someone)
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
whichever one chooses; either way
you (plural); all of you; you all
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
nice; likeable; desirable