one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
prompt efficiency; immediate effectivity
to spend time (on doing something)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
foreign matter; impurities
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
entreaty; supplication; petition
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to read the situation; to sense the mood
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
back side; back end; posterior; rear
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
normal practice; proper practice