firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.; in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
close; intimate; on good terms
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
free translation; liberal translation
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to start singing (of birds, etc.)
instruction; guidance; tutelage; (arch.) licensed elementary school teacher
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
choices; alternatives; options
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
auto; automobile; automatic; oat; oats
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
difficult to ...; hard to ...
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n