to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
short distance; short range; short-haul
continuation; succession; series
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
all parts; various parts; every department
indirection; indirectness
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
end; conclusion; rounding up; revaluation
once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
katakana; angular Japanese syllabary used primarily for loanwords
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
momentum; amount of exercise
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
reaching; attaining; arrival
eating; bite (in fishing)
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
in succession; one after another
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
face to face; between two persons
taste; palate; sense of taste
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
small face (of a woman; generally considered attractive)
manners; behavior; behaviour
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish