to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
cheekbone; zygomatic bone; malar bone
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
to show; to bare (the teeth)
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
bristle; seta; stiff hair; coarse hair
just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
hook; hook bracket (Japanese quotation mark)
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
look of death (in one's face); shadow of death; face of a dead person
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
surely; upon my word; by Jove; (with neg) by no means; never
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
to put one's hand on; to touch
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
clapping and cheering; applause
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
fate; destiny; predestination
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
office job; clerical work
chief; main; principal; major
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
to give an impression; to make an impression
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable