to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
look like; sound like; seem like; savor of; smack of
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
way; method; means; resource; course
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
material; materials; data; information; documents
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
classification; categorization; sorting
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
electricity; (electric) light
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
fundoshi; loincloth; kimono underskirt; wrestler's ornamental apron
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
don't you think?; indicates question
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
complicity; implication; involvement
shady; underhanded; questionable
strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard