short pause; short interval
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
heir; inheritor; successor
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
to squeeze out; to wring out
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
continuation; succession; series; continuous
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
at a loss for words; stumped for words
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
about this time; about now
outward appearance; apparent
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
a glance; a look; a glimpse
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
to dye; to colour; to color
intimacy; affection; familiarity
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump