to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
several sheets (flat objects)
airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
to look away; to avert one's eyes
slatted shutter; louver door (window)
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to bury; to embed; to implant
fiery chariot; kasha (mythical beast said to devour dead bodies); (in China) train (i.e. steam locomotive); (arch.) vile old hag
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
disgrace; discredit; dishonor; dishonour; blot; shame
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
alcove slab; wooden board placed in a tokonoma; baseboard; base plate
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
the reverse; other side; lining
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)