to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
at once; immediately; right now
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to temper thoroughly; to train well
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
first generation; founder
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
graduate; alumnus; alumna
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
dead of night (when even the trees and plants sleep)
patching (clothing); darning; cobbling together (other people's writings, thoughts, etc.); gathering
research institute; (research) laboratory
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
such; like that; that sort of
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable