liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
in perfect form; going swimmingly
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to die by drowning; to drown
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
clincher; pick-up line; honeyed phrase; telling phrase; phrase that brings someone around, esp. in personal relationships
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
preface; introduction; preamble
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
glutton; gormandizer; gormandiser
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
mix; mixed-race person; multiracial person