as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
great difference; big difference; wide margin
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to beat vigorously; to rain strikes upon someone; to tan someone's hide; to mercilessly pummel; to beat the daylights out of
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
yearned for; longed for; missed
if it is the case that ...
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
pistol; handgun; revolver
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
mission; delegation; transmission
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
right beside; close to; nearby
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
word; word; Word; Microsoft Word
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to shake; to sway; to waver
(next-door) neighbour; neighbor
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works