to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
closing part of a balance sheet; balance of accounts
death in battle; death on the battlefield
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
objection; dissent; protest
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
long slits (esp. of eyes)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
to have one's hair stand on end