irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to thrust before; to thrust at
good-for-nothing; worthless
in that manner; like that
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to keep watch; to stand guard
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
if it is the case that ...
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
inside; interior; inner part
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
tool; implement; means; furniture
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
peerless; unique; unparalleled; unchallenged
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
interminable; unending; endless; boundless
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
look; glance; (at first) sight
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
craftsman; artisan; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
arsenal; arms and ammunition factory
unskilled labor; simple labor; menial job
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
going to and fro; back and forth
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
parts; accessories; components
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot