to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
business; errand; nature of one's business
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
like this; this sort; this way
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
omission; leaving out; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
handsome man; actor in a love scene
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission
propriety; right and wrong; advisability; pro and con; ayes and noes
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself