to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
scene; sight; scenario; setting
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
counter for books; volume
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
how long; how much; to what extent
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
and so; therefore; for that reason
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge