bell signalling that work, class, etc. will formally begin shortly; first bell; warning bell
start of work; commencement; opening
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
state of mind; mentality; psychology
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
threat; intimidation; menace
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
staring at; gazing at; eyeballing; glaring; giving a hard look
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
confrontational attitude (stance, posture)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
step-up; advance; progress; increase