to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
the following week; the next week
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
episode; anecdote; vignette
admiration; wonder; astonishment
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
sincere; honest; faithful
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
estimate (of costs); budget
to concern; to be related
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
person who holds the purse strings; person who minds the cash; safe keeper; treasurer
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
rave reviews; extremely high praise
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
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match; game; bout; contest
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
amount of money; sum of money
wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum; fleur-de-lis
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)