to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
to muster (e.g. courage); to gather; to collect; to pluck up
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
lime; quicklime; caustic lime
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to crouch; to stoop; to yield; to submit; to hide; to conceal oneself
disgrace; humiliation; insult
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
tangent line; tangential line
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to be muddy; to be slushy
to be rearranged or transposed
to soak through; to be deeply impressed
water vein; underground stream of water; waterway
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
to press against each other; to huddle together
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
secret; private; surreptitious
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
look!; there!; here!; that is
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly