argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
(with a) mindset as if one were playing a video game; thinking of (treating) something as though it were a game
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
noisily (of water gushing, pouring, spilling, splashing, spraying, etc.)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
abuse; misuse; perversion
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
the harmonizing, mentally and physically, of two parties engaged in an activity; singing from the same hymn-sheet; dancing to the same beat
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
when it comes to ...; as for ...
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
and yet; though; when; in spite of
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
invisible person (in science fiction, etc.)
seeing through; fluoroscopy; roentgenoscopy; clairvoyance; seeing through (objects)
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
flowering; blooming; blossoming; flowering (of a civilization, talent, etc.); blossoming; blooming
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
still; even now; to this day
strategy meeting; council of war
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
to be helpful; to be useful
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
allotment; assignment; allocation; allocation
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous