as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
absolutely; positively; decidedly
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
stockpile; reserves; storing; stocking up; laying in (supplies)
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
refining; refinement; smelting; training
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
control; management (e.g. of a business)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
main question; real issue at hand
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly