as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
number of persons; personnel
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
forktail bullhead (species of catfish, Pelteobagrus nudiceps)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
telephone call; telephone (device)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
resembling ...; having the traits or characteristics of ...; -looking; with a ...-like expression; with an air of ...
to telephone; to make a phone call
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
living thing; living creature; animal; life
likability; favorability; popularity
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
person who is satisfied with their real (offline) life; normie
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
to form a circle; to stand in a circle
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
sovereign; emperor; monarch
under the orders of; by order (command)
direct control; direct supervision
small number; few; minority
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
results (of a study or investigation)
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)