to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
dim light; faint light; half-light of early morning; twilight
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
suspicious-looking; fishy
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
in the same way as; just like
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
match (to light fire with)
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
button (clothing); push-button
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)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
came here; coming here; recently
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum