to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
desperation; struggle to the death
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
sleeping comfort or snugness
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
using one's arms as a pillow
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
without intermission for ten (long) years; with constancy of purpose for ten (long) years; in the same old rut for years on end
to get out of bed; to show a leg
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
in deep black; in jet black
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
to read (a book, etc.) over again
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
don't worry; there's no need to worry
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
car (running) on the opposite lane; oncoming car
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years