essence; true nature; substance; reality
root; origin; source; Ōmoto (religion)
explanation; interpretation
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
cat's-eye (semiprecious stone)
out of luck; (at the) end of one's rope
to spread; to be propagated
unconditionally; as a rule
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
fossil; petrifaction; petrification; fossilization
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
long ago; once upon a time
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice