flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to knock down; to utterly defeat
verbal message; word (from someone)
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
northern region; the north
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
rod; pole; stick; fishing rod
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
wine and women; sensual pleasures; dissipation
bay laurel (Laurus nobilis); bay tree; sweet bay; laurel tree
leader of a delegation (body, party)
thinnish; somewhat narrow
head; chief; boss; leader
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
walking sideways; staggering; striding; being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)