to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
fluently (speaking a foreign language); incessantly (speaking); glibly; one after the other (flipping through pages); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
choices; alternatives; options
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to harm; to cause harm to
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
respiratory tract; air duct
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
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
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
with a start; with a jump
simply (cannot); definitely (cannot); absolutely (cannot); by no means
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter