as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
wandering (around); roaming; loitering; prowling; hanging around
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
early dawn; grey of morning; gray of morning
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
primness; putting on airs; clear soup; water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)
to be trustworthy; to be credible; to be believable
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to revere; to respect; to worship
cease and desist order; stay order; discontinuance order; suspension order
the skeptics; the sceptics
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
the first to thrust a spear (at the enemy); the first to achieve fame; the first to achieve merit
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
to take over for (someone); to stand in for; to substitute for; to replace; to take the place of (something)
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching
female private parts; female genitals
to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work
reason; grounds; circumstances
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
to be indebted; to be under an obligation
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
cosmetics; beauty products; toiletries; makeup