to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
innocent; cherubic; childlike
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to say things to ease one's mind
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
to kidnap; to abduct; to force to go to (e.g. an event)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
desire to act only in one's self-interest; selfish desires
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (e.g. to disk)
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)