like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
base (military, expedition, etc.)
charming; fascinating; attractive
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
(short) rest; breather; break
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
parts; accessories; components
secret; private; surreptitious
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient