unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
compensation; amends; redeeming feature
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
participation; joining; entry
coming out (disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity); revealing (e.g. something embarrassing); disclosure; announcement
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
traditional ordering of the Japanese syllabary; fundamentals; the ABCs of ...
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
chance (of success); odds
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
talking in one's sleep; somniloquy; nonsense; gibberish