to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
government service; the bureaucracy
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to squeeze out; to wring out
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
well-known; noted; celebrated
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
deputy head; deputy director; vice chief (of something); executive officer (navy)
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
company; corporation; workplace
knowing; (an) acquaintance