idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to the end; entirely; in full
although I say; although one might say; although called
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
interview (e.g. for a job)
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
how long; how far; how much
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
imitation (of someone, something); impersonation; (vocal) mimicry
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
why; how; for what reason
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
peerless; unparalleled; unparallelled
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
to press a question; to cross-examine
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)