to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
chance (of success); odds
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
beginning; outset; first; onset
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
losing weight; slimming; lean person
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
script; screenplay; scenario
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin; barn swallow (Hirundo rustica); younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to invite in; to show someone in
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
surname; family name; last name
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count