to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
to be helpful; to be useful
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
unveiling; debut; introduction
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
to triumph; to be elated with success
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
to underrate; to make light of
preference; priority; precedence
manner of using one's hands
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited