structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
to mix; to stir; to blend
history; pedigree; lineage
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
all (there is); as long as there is
to be lacking a trump card; to be lacking conclusive evidence
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to succeed; to bear fruit
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
interference; intervention; meddling
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
performing without rehearsal
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
(someone's) assistance; help; aid; grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing
combination; union; binding; bond
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
running through (north-south); cutting across; travelling across; cutting vertically; sectioning longitudinally
a step; short distance; short time
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
release; emission; ejection
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
not worrying about one's reputation or appearance; not caring what others think
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
long hair (usu. of a man)
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy