just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
accumulation; accumulate; store
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
door; gate; opening; title page
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
to spit out; to eject; to dump
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
shod feet; wearing shoes; muddy feet; dirty feet
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender