fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
unceasing; never-ending; endless
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
arrest; apprehension; capture
stirring; slight movement
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to bind (with rope, etc.)
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
girl; baby girl; schoolgirl; girl pupil
having had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
to neglect; to leave undone; to lay aside
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
that's got nothing to do with me; that's none of my business; that doesn't involve me
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
with a light pull; with a gentle tug; with a small motion
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither