leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to get drunk; to become tipsy
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
un-; non-; negative prefix
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
vitality; energy; dynamism
to chase; to run after; to pursue
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
next morning; following morning
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to accrete; to become whole; to come together
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
combination; union; binding; bond