to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
network; Internet; net (e.g. hairnet, tennis net); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
to take away; to carry away
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); approach; foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
(raining) heavily; (water rushing) plentily; with white noise; with a buzz
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
perusal; one reading; reading through (once)
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
careful reading; reading thoroughly; perusal
to finish reading; to read through
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
perception; sensation; awareness
to keep secret; to conceal
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on