going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans)
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
three-digit number; hundreds column
just one person; only one
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
literature; books (reference); document
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
(wearing) low over one's eyes
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
engagement; business; affair; use; need
on the way back; when about to go back
technique; art; skill; move
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
animal passions; carnal desire; lust
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
weak point; unskillfulness
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp