making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
entry; going into; approach
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark
labor; labour; exertion; diligent service
biological parent; real parent
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
weird; disgusting; sickening
play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings; (one's) unconscious; nervousness
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
to press down; to hold down; to pin down
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)