-like; pseudo-; imitation; counterfeit; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
at the mercy of (something or someone)
out of bounds; beyond the pale
very much; exceedingly; extremely
test subject (esp. animals or objects); experimental subject
planet; dark horse; surprise contender
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
military officer; naval officer
sending a telegram; telegraphing; wiring
inquiry; query; enquiry; query (of a database)
what people say; rumours; public opinion
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
idle gossip; foolish talk; yarn
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
research; study; investigation
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
to begin talking; to open up
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
offering a full report to a superior
the whole area; the entire region; all parts (of); the whole field (of study); every field; the whole gamut
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check