to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
two (long cylindrical things)
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to be caught; to be captured; to be able to catch; to be able to capture
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
any more; any further; any better; any longer
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
sorry; excuse me; thank you