to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
restricted; confined; unfree
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to be separated (of clothing); to be exposed; to be wide open; to stand with one's limbs apart; to block the way
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
with a clink (click, clack)
to be doing; to be in the process of doing
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
dodgy dealings; monkey business
conclusion of trial (hearing)
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
exemption; exoneration; discharge
optimism; taking an optimistic view
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
male help; male labor; man's handwriting; (arch.) kanji
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
first person to say something; first person to suggest something
having no relation with whatsoever; having nothing to do with; alien
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody