self-control; self-restraint
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
novel; story; (work of) fiction
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
adventure story; novel of adventure
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
complete set (of volumes); every volume; whole volume; whole film; whole reel
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
unexpected meeting; coincidence
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
feel; touch; manner (towards others); most impressive part; best part; beginning
many people talking noisily; chowing down; scarfing down; roughly (of actions)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
to slip out (e.g. from one's fingers); to cleanly forget
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
(fictional) fusion of human and animal; therianthrope; furry; human beast
now that you say that; now that you mention it
licking; lapping up; (eating up) quickly; gobbling up
scene; sight; scenario; setting
bathing (in cold water); showering; swimming
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
the opposite sex; isomerism
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching; crunchies