and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to chase; to run after; to pursue
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
proposal; offer; request; application
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
go that far; to that extent
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
(within a) territory; domains
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
news; word; tidings; omen
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
how; in what way; how about
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
program (e.g. TV); programme
boss (esp. yakuza); foreman