to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
and; thereupon; because of that
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to be touching; to be moving
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
to recall; to remember; to recollect
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
to tighten; to press hard
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant