even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
using every trick (in the book)
keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to fall on one's backside
(wearing) low over one's eyes
it is I who should say so
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to run about; to rush about
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
already; now; no longer; not any more
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
tradition; legend; folklore
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once