to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to snatch from; to steal from
not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
two times; twice; two degrees
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
determination; resolution
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
neglect; negligence; disregard; making light of
to feel depressed; to be down
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to see; to look; to watch
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
fit; spasm; attack; seizure
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
for many days; for several days
without eating or drinking
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
Leigh (Britain); Ri; Li; Lie