to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to smile with one's whole face; to squint
occult; transcendental; supernaturalness; supernaturalism; supernaturality
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
self-satisfaction; rejoicing
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
moving slowly (and dull-wittedly)
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
pretext; pretense; pretence
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
gradually; slowly but steadily
to approach; to draw near
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
with a momentary flash of light
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
will-o'-the-wisp; ignis fantuus
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just