to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
return; reaction; recovery; return (from a procedure)
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
standard; set; routine; decided
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
ashamed deep down in one's heart; blushing with shame when one remembers something
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
flying column; detached force
covert action; covert operations
to look down on; to condescend
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
breaking off relations; disconnection; insulation (esp. electrical); isolation
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
timewise; temporal; chronal
locational advantage; advantageous position
ninth day of the month; nine days
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
personality; style; appearance
actor; actress; player; performer
valley; ravine; glen; gorge
thorough; exhaustive; complete
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
runny-nosed child; sniveler; sniveller; greenhorn; inexperienced person
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
general idea; concept; notion
to change one's place of residence; to migrate; to move