to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
about when; about what time; how soon
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
free (of charge); gratuitous
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
judgment; judgement; discernment
innocent; not guilty; harmless
(after) bouncing around from one place to the next
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
to head home; to leave for home
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
one's later years; final years (in life)
oshitaoshi; (frontal) push-down; (win by) knocking down opponent by pushing him with hand(s) rested on his body
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
sunshade; blind; awning; parasol
pat; tap; pop; crack; cutesy suffix applied to names
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
ghoul; corpse-eating demon
hurriedly; hurry-scurry; helter-skelter
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
malicious; scheming; black-hearted; cruel (contrary to outward behavior); sly; black-hearted
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life