to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
main point; gist; essentials; bones (e.g. of an idea); pith
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
certain evidence; definite evidence
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
photography; taking photographs
corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
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)
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
scale; scope; plan; structure
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
the deceased; the departed
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)