moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
mode of life; ecology; (animal) territory
expert; knowledgeable person; authority (on a subject)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
machine parts; machinery; equipment
fastidiousness; enthusiasm for one thing; meticulousness; susceptibility for a stiffening of the shoulders
older sister; elder sister
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to relax; to feel at home
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
negotiations; discussions; connection
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
considerably; greatly; a lot
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
careless; sloppy; faulty; using unreliable sources (in a piece of writing); piece of writing with unreliable sources or many errors
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
refined taste; good taste
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to make sure of the truth
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to do together; to share; to participate in
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent