to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to smirk; to grin broadly
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
what do you want?; can I help you?
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
(giving) birth; childbirth; delivery
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
crescent moon; young moon
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
with a momentary flash of light