grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
to finish reading; to read through
as good as dead; might as well be dead; more dead than alive
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
looking away; looking aside
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
risky speculation; big gamble; large bet
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
tirthika; non-Buddhist teachings; heterodoxy; unorthodoxy; demon; devil
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to make a lasting impression
au (Japanese mobile phone brand)
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
(two) matchless things; (two) matchless people; pair of bright jewels
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
minimum; at the very least
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
thorough; exhaustive; complete
fish pen; holding pond; fish tank; live well; live-box
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
obsession; unreasonable but compulsive idea
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently; dreams