to stiffen; to become stiff
assistance; backing; reinforcements
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
black lustre; black luster
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
double; twice (as much); twofold
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
hard struggle; strenuous effort
please (give me); please (do for me)
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
there being no use in arguing (about it)
feeling of transparency; sense of translucence
high heels; high-heeled shoes
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
incarnation; impersonation; personification; avatar
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to form a pair; to pair up
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)