manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to pause; to have a short intermission
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
greeting; a fine thing to say
but; however; provided that
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
immediately; right away; on the spot
short blade; small weapon; epigram; pithy saying
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
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.)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to avoid; to dodge; to evade
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
virile; tough; masculine; intense
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to be needed; to be wanted
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable