among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
way (of doing); manner; method; means
kabuki actor who is also a male prostitute
(licensed) red light district
boastful; bragging; conceited
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
even if ...; even supposing that ...
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
poisoning; kill by poison
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
wild; growing wild; living in the wild; (arch.) I
sharply; harshly; stingingly
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
ending up right back where one started
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
how long; how much; to what extent
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
addition and deletion; taking out and putting in; plugging and unplugging; making do; getting by; managing
to be eloquent; to have a way with words