to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
to make one's own; to take possession of
evil spirit (that possesses someone); demon; devil
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
state of mind; mentality; psychology
in history; ever; historical
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
for today; for the time being
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to blame; to find fault with
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to fit (inside something)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
ban (e.g. on smoking); prohibition
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
main hall; great hall; large hall; reception hall
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection