number of characters; number of letters; word count
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
decimal point; radix point
four-digit number; thousands column
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
(in) the shape of the character hachi (eight)
ideogram; ideograph; ideographic script
triangle; triangular shape
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
chief investigator; head of the investigation; lead investigator
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to half-rise to one's feet
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
visit to a hospital, temple, school, etc.
nonchalant air; unruffled air
person who sets questions (for an exam or quiz)
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to let slip a secret; to let the cat out of the bag
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to grow in severity; to grow increasingly severe
grudge; complaint; reproach
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
perception; sensing; noticing
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
universal; omnipresent; ubiquitous
very small amount of money; penny; cent; nickel; dime
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
prison; detention house; detention center; jail
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk