hard to see; indistinct; obscure; illegible
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
in case of; at that time; at this time
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
stifled (laughter); simmering
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
imposing stance; daunting pose
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
strong person; person putting on a brave front; bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.); checks; plaid
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
risky; dangerous; insecure
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
trivial; not amounting to much
close to the wall; alongside the wall
light; easy; non-serious; minor
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
lethality; killing effectiveness
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
short distance; short range; short-haul
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink