to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
edge of the eaves; house frontage
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
to move around; to move about; to get around
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
strong reaction (against); (transplant) rejection
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
new moon; first day of the lunar month; crescent moon
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
staying up late; sitting up late at night; keeping late hours
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
protective instinct; defensive instinct
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress