secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
possession; retention; maintenance
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
head start; initiative; preemption
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
shredded and dried squid (a snack)
Japanese common squid; Pacific flying squid (Todarodes pacificus)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
top of the head; crown of the head
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
trauma (usu. psychological)
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old