to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
pleasant feeling; good vibes
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
part of a building where water is circulated (kitchen, bathroom, etc.); wet area
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
work; business; company; study
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
bare eyes (i.e. without glasses, contact lenses, etc.); uncorrected vision; unaided vision
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
while; during (the time when)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
proper; respectable; decent; honest
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to be transparent; to show through
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
to be kind to; to treat kindly
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters); Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes); sliver (strand of loose fibers)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
ice; ice cream; icecream; (arch.) usurer; (arch.) usury