quickly; calmly; intently
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
riverbank; riverside; market on the riverbank (esp. fish market); place (for activities); venue
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
distress; anguish; mental suffering
to cease; to stop; to be over
stormy weather; tempest; chaps (of skin)
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
to soothe and humor (humour); to coax
using every trick (in the book)
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
young man (in the Edo period, esp. one with forelocks who has not yet had his coming-of-age ceremony); young male prostitute; young kabuki actor (who may also act as a homosexual prostitute); younger partner in a homosexual relationship
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
decisive; resolute; drastic
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
hostility; animosity; enmity
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
second; number two; runner-up
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy