logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
state of mind; mentality; psychology
trick; plot device; mystery-fiction trope
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
particularly; only; in the case of
minimum; at the very least
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to leave as is; to ignore
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
to have a talk; to tell a story
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
cache; place to hide something
to be on the right track; to be doing well; to be looking good; to be coming along nicely
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
cool or attractive expression (when posing for a photo)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
what kind of; what sort of; what
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
lower half of the body; nether parts
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
slowly; leisurely; gently; suddenly; abruptly