quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to redeem (from sin); to save
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
(another person's) nephew
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
square (on a go board); grid
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
sympathy; compassion; pity
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to put on airs; to assume importance
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
strained back; slipped disk; lumbosacral strain
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to get cracked; to develop a crack; to be fissured
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
wonder drug; miracle cure; elixir
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
(ethyl) alcohol; spirits of wine
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
to breathe while sleeping
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake