figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
rope; cord; policeman's rope
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
fresh wound; fresh bruise
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to leave (a scene); to step away
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
disaster film; disaster movie
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
no-good woman; (female) loser
parting ways after a quarrel
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
sense of values; values; value system
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
sanction; approval; decision
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
what people say; rumours; public opinion
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
finder (of lost property)