fine thread; hempen cord; slender; narrow; narrowness
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply
what people say; rumours; public opinion
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to bind (a criminal) with rope; to arrest; to seize; to bind (something) with rope
moving about; stirring about
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
to go out and away; to leave
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to hang (something) on the wall
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to carry something into a place
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to look away; to avert one's eyes
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
care; precaution; guarding; caution
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple