charming; fascinating; attractive
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
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
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
information leak; data breach
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
firm promise; definite promise
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
report (of an investigation); investigation (investigative) report
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
position; location; base; point; site
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to assault; to capture; to reduce
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
depending on; dependent on
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to be needed; to be wanted