to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to impersonate someone; to go under a false name; to make fraudulent use of someone's name
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to hold fast; to protect to the end
disclosure; exposure; revelation
falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
energy; vigor; vigour; vitality
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
time in; making a move immediately in a timed game (shogi, go, etc.)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
highest grade; superlative degree
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
(and) many others; extras (in a film)
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked