to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
one (thing); one piece; one item
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (on TV, social media, etc.); face reveal
bracer (arm guard used in archery); gauntlet (armour); glove (in kendo or fencing); strike to the forearm (in kendo)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to do for (the sake of someone else)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
to spend time (on doing something)
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
very careful; thoroughly prepared
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
under the staircase; understairs
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to leave (a scene); to step away
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
abandoned; out-of-use; obsolete; abolished; decommissioned