to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
quotient; business; merchant; second degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Shang dynasty (of China; approx. 1600-1046 BCE); Yin dynasty
to palm off; to force a sale
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to become better; to improve
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
as stated; verbatim; literally
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
without trouble; easily; readily
outward appearance; looks
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)