short distance; close range
without leaving any trace
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
beyond that point; after that
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
stereotyped; stereotypical; invariable; like clockwork; regular
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule
easily; in no time; effortlessly
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
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
firm; unshakeable; resolute
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
all-out attack; general offensive
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate