mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
possessing (what is required); having; fulfilling (conditions); satisfying (requisites); being endowed with
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to let out a cry; to shout
period; dot character; period (era, amount of time); period
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
government service; the bureaucracy
sensitivity; susceptibility
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
to rock the left hand (to produce vibrato on a koto, etc.)
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
scriptural text; scriptures; sutras
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
peel; peeling; candied peel
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
keyboard (piano, computer, etc.)
tune; tone; intonation; melody; rhythm; harmony
to be engrossed; to be enthralled
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
stoppage; interruption; cessation; suspension
nursing; nurse; attending; attendant; entertainer
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
honour; honor; glory; privilege
world; society; people; the public
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart