from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to chase; to run after; to pursue
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
critical moment; do-or-die situation
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (e.g. to disk)
to be remembered; to go down in history
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
lone criminal; sole perpetrator; crime carried out by one person
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
box made of paulownia wood; paulownia box
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
this (very thing); this precisely
icon; simple ink drawing (of a buddha, mandala, etc.)
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
indescribable; having no way to express
the reverse; other side; lining
printing; typing; printed character; typed character; character(s) carved onto a seal
(one's) initials; first letter (of a name, sentence, etc.); initial; first
symbol; code; sign; notation
is something that; is that which
very recently; in the very recent past
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer