even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
thought; consideration; thinking
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
should; must; -able; probably; likely
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
matter of time; question of time
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
top of the head; crown of the head
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition