beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
"lucky" underwear (esp. panties), set aside for special dates
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
sign of remorse; indication of regret
to take off (another's clothes); to strip someone (of their clothes); to undress
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
chink in the armor (armour)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
comfort; consolation; diversion
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
though one didn't intend (expect) to
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to be (deeply) moving; to pack an (emotional) punch; to be emotionally touching; to strike home; to strike a chord
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
to shoot through (a door, the heart, etc.); to go through
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
finally; after; following; at the end (of)