to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
instant; moment; for an instant
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
agent; agent; secret agent; spy
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
after that; afterwards; thereafter
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
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)
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
stubborn; obstinate; adamant; immovable
Japanese chimera; mythical creature with a monkey's head, tanuki's body, tiger's limbs, and a snake tail; White's thrush (Zoothera dauma); mysterious person; person of unknown character
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
myself; yourself; I; me; you
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
that; the matter in question
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
don't you think?; indicates question