but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
massing (of troops); gathering
Dragon King; promoted rook
to live; to reside; to inhabit
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to play a leading role; to play a central part
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting