clear; precise; definite; distinct
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
huge rock; firmness; solidity
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
conviction; belief; confidence
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
(muscular) explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force; quick responsiveness; instantaneity
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
bygones; the past; past event
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to disentangle; to untangle; to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to relieve; to ease
completion; perfection; accomplishment
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to attract interest; to get attention to appeal
starting (construction) work
unremitting effort; dogged perseverance; unswerving loyalty
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
finish; end; completion; result
work experience; professional experience; business experience; practical experience
one by one; one each; one at a time
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement