to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
instead; but (on the other hand)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
thought; consideration; thinking
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
killing two birds with one stone
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
in one's own way or style
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to keep (a person) waiting
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
in the meanwhile; during the time
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
play equipment; playground equipment
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
riding together; riding with
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
fleeing soldier; warrior fleeing the battlefield; deserter