(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
(thick) scarf; muffler; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
private citizen; civilian
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
manufacture; production; production (of a film, play, TV show, etc.)
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
beginning of autumn; beginning of fall
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
supporting role (actor); minor role
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
transient (symptom, phenomenon); temporary; passing; fleeting
heating; application of heat
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
turning point; tipping point; commutation point
guess; speculation; supposition
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
experience; history; record; career
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
(regular) route; fixed route; specified route; suggested route
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to create a stir; to make waves; to raise a question about; to cause a sensation