extension of a straight line; (conclusion) following as an extension of (an argument)
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
chasm; interstice; crevice; vulva; slit; cunt
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
mass of rock; rock lump; block
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
heating power; thermal power; firepower
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
assistance; backing; reinforcements
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
willpower; energy; vitality
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
turning round (a ship); changing course; veering
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge