to distort; to strain (an interpretation); to stretch (the meaning of a word)
composite photograph; photomontage
unapprovable; unable to be confirmed
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
fixed time; regular time; scheduled time; fixed period; scheduled period
government office building
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
black-dyed leather; leather dyed in deep indigo; edible mushroom in the Thelephoraceae family
beyond oneself; beyond one's ability; exceeding one's power
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
to become intimate with (e.g. a woman); to become acquainted
police officer; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) side dish (eaten with rice)
deadlock; stalemate; standstill; hopeless position; lost game; zugzwang
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)
chief superintendent (police)
badge of rank; rank insignia
to sit silently (and submissively) at a meeting
attendee; participant; person present
difference; discrepancy; variation
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
existing law; existing laws; laws in force
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
vigorous (in old age); hale and hearty
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
heroine; great woman; brave woman; woman of strong character; Amazon
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
to have a rumor circulating
economic blockade; embargo
military movements; military actions; military operations; military campaigns
hawks; hardline faction; hardliners