mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
ability; performance; efficiency
observer; watchman; lifeguard
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
to walk someone off (e.g. to the police station)
lapis lazuli; lapis lazuli (color); beryl; mall blue passerine bird (esp. the blue-and-white flycatcher and the Siberian blue robin, but also the red-flanked bluetail); glass
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
gushing; overflowing; everlasting; unfailing; endless
grand; formal; ceremonial; (feeling) awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed
to support each other; to support one another
to exchange; to interchange
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)
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
ring; band; ring; circum-
finish; finishing; finishing touches
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
second arrow; second move; second step
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
stillness; repose; standing still
breaking off; snapping off
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
to begin falling (e.g. leaves, petals, etc.)