gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
form; shape; figure; visage
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)