rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
treatment (of a person); dealing with
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
all right (e.g. when guiding a driver); keep coming; OK; I've got it
to devise an elaborate plan; to exercise one's ingenuity; to work out a scheme
using every trick in the book; using every trick one knows; by one rouse or another; with careful coaxing; carefully (e.g. nursing a damaged vehicle)
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
short distance; short range; short-haul
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
white background; blank; (arch.) female virgin
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
guide brochure; introductory pamphlet
to bear fruit; to produce fruit
appropriation; misappropriation; making one's own
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
apple cider vinegar; cider vinegar
to let (someone) have the credit (for); (lit.) to let (someone) hold the flowers
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
talented person; person known for real ability rather than looks
ballade (narrative poetry, musical composition); ballad (popular song)
derailment; digression; deviation
care; precaution; guarding; caution
pungent; irritating; acrid
different type of business; different occupation
a disgrace (to a whole group of people)