roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
soaked to the skin; like a drowned rat
chilly; unpleasantly cold
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
hand luggage; hand baggage
the future; future prospects
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
true parrot (esp. small parrots such as the parakeet, lory and conure)
to combine parts of two different things into a new thing; to compromise; to balance out
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
prompt; immediate; in real time
three-of-a-kind (poker hand)
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
two classes; double; two sets
four-of-a-kind (poker hand)
very; extremely; excessively
to be duplicated; to be repeated; to overlap; to fall together (of dates, etc.); to repeat (a failed course, school year, etc.); to make a double play