smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
apparent; obvious; very clear
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
clanging; empty; deserted
one floor (of a building); single floor
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to get damp; to get moist; to get soggy; to become humid
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
powerless; helpless; incompetent
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
sender; consignor; remitter
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge
care; precaution; guarding; caution
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
ready-made; off the shelf
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
whistling (e.g. of a kettle)
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive