reality; actuality; hard fact
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
in some way or other; in some shape or form; somehow
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
joint; seam; joining point
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
plainly; clearly; vividly
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
feeling; sense; impression
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz