to rest one's chin in one's hands
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
great cause; moral law; justice
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to serve; to work for; to attend
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
irritation; annoyance; frustration
immediately; at once; instantly
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
spirit; heart; disposition
in succession; one by one
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to surround; to crowd around
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily