the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one; it takes a thief to catch a thief
as likely as not; fifty-fifty; even match; tie
to add; to write a postscript
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
to obtain results through legwork; to walk around to gather information; to rely on active effort
to shake out; to draw a check (bill, draft, etc.); to issue (e.g. money order); to infuse (e.g. in hot water)
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
deadlock; stalemate; standstill; hopeless position; lost game; zugzwang
the same rank; equality; apposition
the more you do (it), the... (e.g. "the more you drink, the better it tastes")
to stop talking; to be silent
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
overestimation; overrating; overvaluing
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product)
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape; to make good one's escape
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
acquaintance; friend; (arch.) lover
disturbance; riot; mayhem
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
planning stage; planning stages
queen (consort); empress (consort)
Alan (member of an ancient Scythian people)
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
summoning a spirit and giving them voice (esp. when done by a female shaman); channeling; female medium; female channeler
to ask for (e.g. a fee); to charge (a price); to accept (e.g. orders); to receive
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
based on; built on; made from
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
would be a waste of words; would be a waste of breath; there's no point in saying