to slip through; to slip past; to evade
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
fourth day of the month; four days
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
made in Japan; Japanese-made
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
study of foreign languages; linguistics
creakily; close (i.e. with no room to spare)
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to rip out (and take); to tear out
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate