to ask; to enquire; to query
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
five (long cylindrical things)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
time; hour; period; class
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
hot spring; mineral spring; salon offering beauty treatments, weight reduction, relaxation, etc.; spaghetti
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to cut the wheel; to perform a twisting backward knee trip
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
I see; that's right; indeed
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)