to spread one's roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to explain; to dispel doubts
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
here and there; in places
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
observation; survey; watching
finding fault (with); being picky
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
clearing one's throat; cough
though; notwithstanding; although
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to forget completely; to leave behind
to be sore; to be inflamed; to be bleary; to be dissipated; to be dissolute; to indulge in
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
sore; inflammation; ulceration
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle