underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to pour into; to wash down (food); to insert (e.g. into a data stream); to integrate
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to ooze; to exude; to percolate; to soak through
starting in advance; starting first; going first; starting (in team sports)
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
playing a part in one's own play, film, etc.; directing one's own play, film, etc.
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to work; to labor; to labour; to put to work; to make (someone) work
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
half a lifetime; half one's life; one's life so far
besides; moreover; in addition; to make matters worse
to be easily mistaken for (something else); to be indistinguishable from; to look just like; (arch.) to intermingle; (arch.) to be in disorder; (arch.) to be in disarray
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
to become decrepit and ugly with age
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
reaching; attaining; arrival
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
low class; lowly (position); humble (condition)
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
to undergo many hardships; to taste the bitters of life
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
invisibly; secretly; privately
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons