to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
pair; two kinds; two ways
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
one or two; a few; small number
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
hair on the back of one's head
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
cut; reduction; curtailment
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
leaving a park, garden, zoo, etc.; leaving kindergarten (e.g. end of day, on completion, expulsion)
to follow; to shadow; to hanker after; to hover around
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
to pause; to have a short intermission
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
double; twice (as much); twofold
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
arrogance; haughtiness; pride
someone doomed to their fate; (lit.) fish on the chopping board
end-blown flute (esp. the recorder)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
rather; sooner; preferably
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
stand-in; proxy; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to one's remaining ramen broth)
in the background; not standing out
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink