to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
nirvana; supreme enlightenment; death; death of Buddha
to have a pulse; to be alive; to have a chance; to be not altogether hopeless
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
door; gate; opening; title page
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
manly; masculine; like a man
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
understood; I see; OK; present; here
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
being too late; losing one's final chance
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
horror film; horror movie
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
re-education; retraining; in-service training
dead end; tragic ending (e.g. of film)
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
the way back; the way home; return trip
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
personal feelings; self-interest