belief; conviction; opinion
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
to miss one's chance to say; to fail to mention
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
standing print of an anime character, idol, etc. on an acrylic sheet
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable