way; method; means; (technical) specification
this (very thing); this precisely
isolation; being alone; being friendless
several minutes; a few minutes
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
lasting quality; good wearing ability; going a long way
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
superconductivity; super-conductivity
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
another dimension; different level; whole other level
usually; under usual circumstances
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to follow another's example
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
punctuation; pause; juncture; end; (place to) stop
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
successive generations; successive emperors
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
to be sluggish (business); to make little progress; to not grow as much as expected
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
to laugh away; to laugh off