to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
(another's) daughter; young lady
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
just a handful; only a small number (of)
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
literally; to the letter; literal
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
completion; accomplishment; attainment of greatness or success
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
empirical; from experience
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
great deed; great enterprise; great work; massive undertaking
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
(only) one option; one possible choice
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
not caring; not giving a damn