to look dead on the inside; to have a blank expression
to tide over a difficult situation; to use a stopgap measure in a crisis
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
alertly; vigilantly; warily; diligently; attentively
ninja throwing knives; medieval farming tool for digging, prying, etc.
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
control; management; supervision
equipment; harness; fittings; orthotic; orthosis; brace
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
calming down; quieting down
background (of a case, incident, etc.)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; statement that cannot be retracted; saying something one cannot take back
point in question (at issue)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
prince of royal blood; Imperial prince
during imprisonment; while in jail
to be too late (to be of use)
miserable; wretched; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; sorrowful
halfway (through, complete); midway
offering to a deity or someone's spirit; tribute to a person who is about to depart
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
indolence; laziness; sloth; idleness
identification papers; piece of identification; identity document; ID
capital; funds; seed money; asset
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
Ministry of Rites (Tang dynasty China)
stomach ache; abdominal pain
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
Spanish bar; Spanish-style restaurant with a counter, serving food, alcoholic drinks, and coffee; balcony
laxative; purgative; evacuant; loose bowels; diarrhea; diarrhoea