specialization; specialisation
way; method; means; (technical) specification
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
what's what; heads or tails
the other day; a few days ago
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
serious look (on one's face); straight face
(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force
besides; in addition; also; moreover
already; now; no longer; not any more
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
arbitrarily; of its own accord; voluntarily; wilfully; willfully; as one pleases
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
dull sound; muffled sound
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
conversely; on the contrary
older brother and younger sister
stone wall; dry wall; rocky cliff; stone precipice
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge