the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
older sister; elder sister
to understand; to make out
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
person of doubtful origin
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
be inextricably involved; be in a sticky situation
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
prompt; immediate; in real time
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
cheap; rubbishy; shoddy; roughly made
treasure chest; strongbox
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
to open (one's eyes) wide
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
admission (to a society, club, etc.); joining; entrance; enrollment; enrolment; becoming a member
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to go broke; to be reduced to poverty; to be driven to destitution
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
underground organization; underground organisation