plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
going into battle; departure for the front
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
desperation; self-abandonment
leaving a matter to chance
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
even though; despite; when
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
about; concerning; related to; -ish
how many times; how often
rehabilitation; remaking one's life; rebirth; regeneration; coming back to life; revival
taking a story with a grain of salt; discounting half the story
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
beautification; glorification
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
error; mistake; slip; bug
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
child (esp. a boy); viscount; founder of a school of thought (esp. Confucius); master; masters and philosophers (categorization of Chinese classical literature); (arch.) you; -er (i.e. man who spends all his time doing...)
fugitive from justice; fugitive criminal
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
care; kea (Nestor notabilis)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky