to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
morning training (e.g. before school)
big man; large man; tall man; giant
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
to lead someone around by the nose
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
want to ... do something; would like to ...
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
100,000,000; one hundred million
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
both; both sides; both parties
craft brings nothing home; (lit.) the crafty schemer drowns in his own scheme
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively