to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to cease; to stop; to be over
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
maid; helper; help; assistance
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
box; container; box (in a theatre); booth (in a restaurant, etc.); small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box); rectangular field area (e.g. batter's box, catcher's box); box (calfskin)
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
interested person; volunteer; supporter
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
feminine handwriting; woman's hand
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
pale; pallid; bluish-white
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
there are no tricks or gimmicks (phrase used at magic shows); perfectly ordinary (e.g. mirror, pack of cards)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
second (unit of time); arc second
grayish white; greyish white
(carved) statue; sculpture
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
(walking) stick; cane; wand