to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to be surprised; to be astonished
reaction; response; reaction
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
foreign; abroad; overseas
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
military personnel; soldier
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
major; lieutenant commander; wing commander
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
don't you think?; indicates question
shyness; bashfulness; shame
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to trouble; to bother; to annoy