to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to like; to love; to be fond of
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
working consecutive days (without a holiday)
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
grasp; catch; understanding
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
complete change; about-face
newcomer; initiate; rookie
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
ago; since; before; previous
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to hide; to conceal oneself
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
minuscule amount; extremely small quantity
for your reference; FYR; for your information; FYI
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to follow another's example
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
persistence; single-mindedness