to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
eloquent; glib; talkative; smooth talker; glib talker
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
side; flank; position where one is not directly involved (in a matter); outsider's position; the sidelines
to rise into importance; to gain strength; (lit.) to raise one's head
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); raw; live (i.e. not recorded)
leaving everything to someone else
in a terrible mess; in complete disorder; chaotic
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
inner citadel; core; center; centre
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
superficial; shallow; frivolous; careless; sliding along a surface; being slippery
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
(one's) current position; current location; present position
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
sick and wounded soldiers
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
the last moment; the very end
fortune; fate; chance; coincidence; (stroke of) luck
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
spot the difference (puzzle); photo hunt
loose (of clothing); loose-fitting; plenty (of pouring a liquid); sloshing about (e.g. of water in one's stomach)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
pillbug; pill bug; woodlouse; sowbug; sow bug; slater
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely