indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
two times; twice; two degrees
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
rakugo; traditional Japanese comic storytelling; comic story (told by a professional storyteller)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to make a speech; to address
of tender years; very young
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
offense; offence; method of attack
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; luxuriant (vegetation)
slowly and quietly; smoothly
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
comfort; consolation; diversion
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so