power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
lord; nobleman; daimyō; dignitary; master
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
frame; framework; outline
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
healing (esp. through alternative therapies, music, color therapy, supernatural powers, etc.)
to shake one's head (in denial)
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
nether region; between the legs; groin; crotch
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
cherry blossom (colour, color)
fingering (of a musical instrument)
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
moving about; stirring about
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to make an incessant onslaught; to attack incessantly