to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
just because; even if; even though
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
several years; a few years
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
other side; opposite side; other party
beyond that point; after that
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
severe; strict; tough; hard
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
to keep watching; to continue looking at; to gaze at
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
a glance; a look; a glimpse
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
only; merely; but; no more than
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
you can never be too careful; you can't be too cautious; better safe than sorry
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
living together; coexistence
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
nocturnality; nocturnal habits
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
newcomer; initiate; rookie