once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
abandoned building; derelict building
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
part of the feet from the ankles to the tips of the toes
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
foreign substance; foreign body; strange object; unusual object; (arch.) dead body; (arch.) corpse
to become erect (penis, nipple, etc.); to tower (like an erection)
Japanese anchovy (Engraulis japonica)
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
round; spherical; circular
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
only; merely; but; no more than
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot