to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
stone (used for throwing)
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
clay doll; clay figure; clay figurine
creation; Creation (by God)
falsely similar; counterfeit
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to crawl towards; to creep up to
to be entwined; to be involved
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
underpants; pants; briefs; trousers (esp. women's); jodhpurs; breeches
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
person that annoys or causes trouble; false alarm
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
poisonous snake; poisonous serpent
looking pale; looking unwell
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation