to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
secret; private; surreptitious
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
such ... as; or some such
real intention; true motive; true meaning
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
marital relationship; marital relations
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
for today; for the time being
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
to mark the end; to spell the end
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
banquet or reception hall
bored; having nothing to do; idle
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
place; situation; position; location
attendance; presence; appearance