to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
General Winter; hard winter; Jack Frost
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
answering one's own question; wondering to oneself; soliloquizing; soliloquising
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
depraved monk; sinful priest
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.; in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
to catch the eye; to attract attention
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
with a bang (clash, bump)
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
still object; object at rest; still life (painting, drawing)
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
amount of sugar; sugar content
to blow (a horn, etc.); to sound
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
whether one wants to or not; without choice
directly opposite; right in front; middle of the forehead; helmet front
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
drawbridge; bascule bridge