to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
if so; in that case; in that situation
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
autopurificatory activity (in the natural world)
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
choral chanting; chanting in chorus (e.g. at a demonstration)
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
front entrance; front door
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
to rush back; to run back
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
instability; insecurity; crankiness
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
eye; insight; vision; gist; main point; hole
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving