to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
wedding hall; marriage hall; wedding place; wedding location
make-up; makeup; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); putting on (formal clothes); wearing
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
to press a question; to cross-examine
strict order; peremptory command
oral slit; oral fissure; rima oris; cytostome
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve
spot; point; place; position
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
crying in sympathy; infectious crying
to peel off and fall; to flake away
nurarihyon; elusive ghost resembling an old man with an elongated head
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length