to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to shut in; to confine; to contain
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
one person; another name; nickname; alias
course; route; path; process; means
to add (e.g. a postscript)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
complete denial; complete disavowal; total negation
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to become verminous; to be infested with insects; to begin to keep bad company; to have an (unfavorable, unfavourable) lover
news; word; tidings; omen
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
office kitchenette; room with facilities for boiling water