not entirely wrong but not entirely right; so-so; average
to examine someone's expression
double doors opening from the centre; double-opening from the centre (e.g. doors, casement windows, etc.); method of filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
street corner; road turn; bend in the road; turning point; watershed
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
two adjoining rooms (connected by a sliding door)
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
furnishings; implements; equipment
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck