somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
to rub in (e.g. cream into the skin); to grind and mix (e.g. pepper into miso)
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
planta; planta pedis; sole of the foot
short sides of a rectangle
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
ball of a finger; finger cushion; pulp of the finger; pad of the finger
cheap article; poor-quality article
plug; connector; spark plug
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
influenced (by); under an influence
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
cook; chef; cock; tap; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
to boost; to force up; to push up
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
to let down one's hair; to undo hair
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
sailor suit; middy uniform; two-piece school uniform modeled after the sailor suit
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
triangle; triangular shape
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
scarf (esp. a lightweight summer scarf worn by women)
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
above the knee; on one's lap
school with a high proportion of graduates accepted into high-ranking universities; school focused on preparing students to get into high-ranking universities; school with a high proportion of graduates who go on to university or junior college
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to wear glasses; to put on glasses