degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
identically; in the (exact) same way; similarly
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
too (much); overly; excessively
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
main purpose; primary objective
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
even though; despite; when
particularly; only; in the case of
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to be transparent; to show through
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
not wearing a bra; being bra-less; generic (goods)
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split
radiant smile; contented smile
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes