salon; saloon; sarong; saron (instrument)
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
(political) power; authority; influence
consequence; outcome; result; blame
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
with great vigour; in leaps and bounds; (lit.) with the force of surging waves
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
ninja rope with grappling hook
(not so) much; (not) very
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to play a leading role; to play a central part
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
archery; mapping; map; morphism
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay