behind with everything; too late; reactive
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
even more; still more; further
popular name; common name; given name
to bail out (water); to scoop out
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
suspension (usu. vehicle)
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
hut; shanty; hovel; house built directly into the ground with no supporting stones
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
proletariat; lower classes
housing district; residential district
second grade; second class; secondary
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
urban areas; the streets; town; city
one grade; first-class; primary
to notify; to advise; to inform
changing completely; transformation
to change completely; to change suddenly
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to bedaub (with paint); to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly
to be square; to be angular; to be formal; to be stiff; to be strict
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey
thinning hair; sparse hair (as in balding)
pure gold; solid gold; fine gold
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
wise ruler; enlightened monarch; benevolent lord
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
puffing (e.g. cigarette smoke); bobbing (to the surface); floating lightly