back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
older brother and younger sister
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
impossible to do (although wants to)
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
reputation; respectability
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
outrageous lie; outright lie
clear; distinct; evident; definite
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to be stingy; to be tightfisted
hostility; animosity; enmity
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)