instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
rising; developing; emergent; burgeoning; new
school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
putting someone in hospital; inflicting injury such that medical care is required
Happy Meal (McDonald's kids' meal)
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
great joy; delight; jubilation
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
abrupt plot change; unexpected story development; story development from out of left field
infection; contagion; becoming infected; being infected (e.g. with harmful ideas); being influenced (by)
(formation of) three people sleeping side by side (esp. a child between two parents); (lit.) "river" character
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
(method of) treatment; therapy; remedy; cure
dying; kicking the bucket; being ruined; being finished; ending in failure
last days; the end; one's fate
ambulance crew; ambulance squad; rescue squad
to escape death; to be saved from death
property; fortune; means; assets
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
that's right; yes; uh-huh
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
hey there; I say; see here
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
peak period; pinnacle; prime; zenith; glory days
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to smash down; to batter down; to beat in; to destroy