show; performance; show; exhibition; TV show
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
clincher; pick-up line; honeyed phrase; telling phrase; phrase that brings someone around, esp. in personal relationships
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
to summon courage; to be brave
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
consequently; as a result
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
direct connection; direct link
negative image (of something or someone); bad image; bad impression
one's principles and position
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
The Odyssey (epic poem attributed to Homer)
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
Izanagi; male deity who fathered Japan and the sun, moon, and storm gods
Izanami; female deity who gave birth to Japan and the sun, moon, and storm gods
sticky note; tag; slip; label; Post-it note