vehement objection; bitter opposition
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
memory; memory; recollection; remembrance
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
field of flowers; flower garden; field of alpine flowers; fantasy; delusion
good-natured; of good character
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
light meal; snack; refreshments
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
magazine; journal; periodical
depths of Hell; abyss; inescapable situation
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
100,000; hundred thousand
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year