to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
amply; sufficiently; fully; completely; all out
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
curiosity; inquisitiveness
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to make a speech; to address
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
history of; experience of
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
Felidae (family comprising the cats)
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
king of beasts (i.e. lion)
to be at a loss for words
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead