to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
tune (melody, piece of music)
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
manner of using one's hands
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
ringing; throbbing violently
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
rare; uncommon; not often seen
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun