to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
how; in what way; in what manner
layout (of a house or apartment); arrangement of rooms
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
numerical value; figure; result; reading (on a meter, etc.)
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
ability; performance; efficiency
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
whole; total; gross; entire; overall; general (election, manager, etc.)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
hanging around; wandering around (aimlessly); moving around (restlessly); running around
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
influence; power; (arch.) flapping of wings
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
long slits (esp. of eyes)
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on