because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
non-player character; NPC
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
success or failure; outcome; result
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
beyond this point; from now on; after this
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
hydroponics; aquaculture; water culture; tank farming
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to take over; to hand over
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling card game)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
in this way; thus; such; uh...
what's that?; what the...
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
button (clothing); push-button
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try