gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to talk; to chat; to chatter
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
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
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
failure; mistake; blunder
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to pretend; to act (as if)
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
moneymaking; earning money
tool; implement; means; furniture
in one's own way or style
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
two persons; two people; pair; couple
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow