to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
royal capital; imperial capital
within the sphere of influence (of)
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
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
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to think too much; to be over-concerned
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
one's house; one's home; one's family
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
not yet known; unknown; strange
throwaway; disposable; single-use
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
unconventional; eccentric; offbeat; aberrant; outlandish; crazy
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
at once; immediately; right now
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
slim figure; slender body; slimming; weight reduction
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
commander; commanding officer; CO
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away