secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
brain work; mental work; nonmanual labor
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
worldly desires; evil passions; appetites of the flesh; klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
perusing as a side business; doing in addition to one's main work; running (businesses) simultaneously; side business; job on the side
to be busy; to be tied up doing something
senior; elder; person older than oneself
(finishing something) suddenly; abruptly
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
smallish; on the small side
discussion; debate; argument
erotic photograph (on a computer, mobile phone, etc.)
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
spectacular move (chess, shogi, etc.); brilliant move; expert; virtuoso; master
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
to be born; to come into the world
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
each individual; each person
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
remaining silent; keeping secret
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind