whatever the case; under any circumstances
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to give one's life; to lay down one's life
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
kind-hearted; benevolence
whistle (sound made with the lips)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge; face-off
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
flour; meal; powder; dust
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to detain; to take into custody
to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to tinker with; to fumble with; to twist up
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
just because; even if; even though
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you