to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
having gone too far to turn back
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
unruly horse; unmanageable horse; unbroken horse
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to attack; to assault; to assail
of course; certainly; naturally
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
city library; municipal library; public library
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
(police) detective; criminal matter
matter to be checked or investigated
front; frontage; facade; main
to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
battlefield; battleground
individual; private person; personal; private
origin; beginning; source; rise