to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
dog paddle (swimming style); doggy paddle
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
to toss (i.e. one's head); to wave (i.e. a flag); to stand up energetically; to raise one's voice
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
without trouble; easily; readily
meanwhile; in the meantime
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to strike out; to start swimming
to knock down; to knock off
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
product; produce; result; fruit
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later