to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
town girl; girl raised in a town
to say (something) over one's shoulder
to lure someone; to entice someone
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
doing as one is told; yes-man
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
full portrait; whole aspect; full story
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
mole cricket (esp. the Oriental mole cricket, Gryllotalpa orientalis)
secret understanding; collusion
snake in one's bosom; treacherous friend
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
and (also); both ... and; as well as
close associate; close aide; brains-truster