to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
to be working hard; to be doing one's best
visit (from someone); call
on duty; at work; while working
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
thicket; bush; coppice; brushwood
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance
even more; still more; further
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to put (something) back in its place; to replace; to reposition; to move (to another place)
as of the end of (today, this month, etc.); to make (today, etc.) the last (day)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
station; office; guardroom
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
magic; sorcery; incantation
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
swing and a miss; (punching and) failing to make contact; (ending in) failure; fruitless effort
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
East Asian lacquer; japan; Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, formerly Rhus verniciflua)
well-mannered; courteous; polite
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
contents of a document (esp. of a letter)
to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark
button (clothing); push-button; button
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
(hand) towel; handkerchief
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide