reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
to lay aside; to set aside
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
valuable article; valuables
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
(natural) lighting (of an interior space)
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
crash; smash; crunch; bang
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
special training; intensive training; crash course
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
pride; dignity; self-worth
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
in deep black; in jet black
counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
about; on; regarding; per; for every
written request; request for ...; application for ...
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
maneuvering behind the scenes; backroom deals; dodgy dealings
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing