jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to hit; to beat; to shout at; to yell at
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
moving slowly (and dull-wittedly)
to make an appearance; to show up
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
imp; elf; pixie; goblin; devilkin
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
being something of an artist; having something of the artist in one
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
(someone else's) daughter
suffix for familiar person
first meeting; first interview with
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
crack; fissure; rift; split; chaps; skin fissure
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
courteous; decorous; polite
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
readjustment; realignment
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article