to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
stillness; repose; standing still
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
small fraction; small proportion
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
that's a different matter; that's a different story
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
wide area; wide view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-out view
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
conversely; on the contrary
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
great victory; crushing victory
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
everywhere; at every turn
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
surely (not); certainly (not)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to pull in (fish); to land
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
middle west; Midwest (United States)
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in