as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
state of mind; mentality; psychology
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
in one's own way or style
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
garden (esp. with trees); park
pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); pork; fatso; fatty
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to say no more; to sink into silence
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
manner of using one's hands
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
whole day and night; 24 hours
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
cheerful; bright; clear; clean; honest
(the) negative (e.g. pole); yin (in Chinese divination); hidden place; unseen part
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
successively; one after another
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning