hypothesis; supposition; assumption
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
position; location; base; point; site
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to launch a surprise attack
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to crumble away; to collapse
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
bravery; courage; heroism
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
even though; despite; when
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to feel depressed; to be down
pus; corruption; rot; evils
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to make an appearance; to show up
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...