as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
naked eye; the physical eye
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
hostility; animosity; enmity
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
sense of touch; tactile; tactual; hair style with long bangs
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
forcibly; against one's will
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
much less; to say nothing of
unexpectedly; surprisingly
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
styrofoam; styrene foam; expanded polystyrene
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
offense and defense; offence and defence
to unfold; to unroll; to open
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation