to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to lurk; to hover in the background; to be coiled up; to stretch tortuously
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to rage; to run amok (amuck); to tear around
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
outside of one's area of expertise
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
the right person in the right place
simple and clear; plain and simple
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
mishmash; miscellany; medley; jumble; mixture; odds and ends
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling