sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
such; this sort of; like this
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
stallion brought close to a mare to test her readiness to mate; stalking horse; spoiler
distinctive; characteristic
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
consists of; comprises; is made up of
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
split; division; break up
interference in the domestic affairs of another country
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
fixed game; rigged bid; put-up job
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
and; thereupon; because of that
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
charred; burnt black; scorched black
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
annihilation; extermination; (total) destruction; wiping out
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
evaporation; disappearance (of a person); vanishing without a trace
nothing but; none other than
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away