to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
offense and defense; offence and defence
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
observation; survey; watching
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
fate; destiny; predestination
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
something; some kind of; for some reason
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
story; tale; talk; discussion
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of