vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to lose heart; to lose motivation
great fool; utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
alone; by oneself; on one's own
foreign matter; impurities
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
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
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
winner; victor; conqueror
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
high-pressure salesmanship; the hard sell; aggressive peddling
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
if you think about it; come to think of it
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
covered with; stained; smeared
manly; masculine; like a man
tightly; exactly; precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit); firm (body); lean
technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to do together; to share; to participate in
have a good day; take care; see you
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
to reserve (for exclusive use); to charter; to book; to lend out completely; to lend out all of (something)
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)