collar; area around the collar; counterclockwise (when seated in a circle); anti-clockwise
if you are free; if you have time to spare; if not otherwise engaged
to go on waiting only to be disappointed; to wait in vain
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
not mince matters; not mince one's words
take the opportunity to (do something else)
to loosen the reins; to let up on (someone)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
sleazebag; asshole; shithead; lowlife
to resign from one's post
to stir up trouble for oneself; (lit.) to scare out a snake by poking at the brush
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to close down a business; to shut a business
marginal village; depopulated village where most inhabitants are senior citizens
deep-fried bread (usu. topped in sugar)
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
to cure an illness; to cure a disease
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker
touching a wrong card (in karuta); buzzing too early (in a quiz); making a mistress of a servant; mistress (who is one's servant)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to walk heavily and clumsily; to lumber
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
to pull together with the hands; to adjust (e.g. one's collar); to arrange
maudlin drinker; person who is prone to crying when drunk
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal