to think (something) strange
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
banquet or reception hall
briskly; quickly; promptly
to prowl after; to keep watch on
one's principles and position
hiding one's embarrassment
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to wring the neck; to strangle
hanging in midair; suspended in midair; midair stunt; aerial stunt
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
to be dead; to be lifeless
second generation; second; junior
weak point; unskillfulness
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
annoyance (to); bane (of); constant worry (to)
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force
conquest; domination; mastery
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
cease-fire; truce; armistice
voice; speech; sound of a voice; sound (e.g. of a TV)
one breath; chug!; drink!
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision