because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
in the hospital; hospitalized
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
being one or more laps behind (in a race); being behind the times
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
calm; composed; cool; quiet
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
failing to reach an agreement
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
battlefield; battleground
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
possible; likely; probable
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose