(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
sweating; perspiration; sudation; hidrosis; diaphoresis
sign; indication; omen; symptom
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
mercy; merciful heart; charity
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
consenting to; agreeing to; understanding; being convinced of; being satisfied
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be pressed for; to be pinched for; to become poor
aptitude; aptness; suitability
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure); feelings
physical weariness; sense of fatigue; washed-out feeling
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
spoilt vote; faulty ballot
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
special directive; special order; special mission; special appointment
as soon as possible; ASAP
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
reputation; respectability