(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
uncertain; unreliable; inauthentic; insecure
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
precondition; prerequisite
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
head; lead; vanguard; first
battle formation; military formation
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
pleasant memory to take to the afterlife; good memory; something that makes one feel one can die in peace
banning of books; banned book
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
manly; masculine; like a man
honor; honour; credit; prestige
understanding person; supporter
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
oblique line; forward slash
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning