wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
it's been a long time; long time no see
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
news; word; tidings; omen
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)
political measures; policy
necessary documents; important documents
light work; light-duty work
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
commandant; commanding officer; general
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
remaining silent; keeping secret
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
radical (of a kanji character)
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold