spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to freeze; to become frozen; to freeze over
beginning; outset; first; onset
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to try to do; to attempt to do
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
middle of the night; dead of night
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to gather; to collect; to assemble
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
now that you say that; now that you mention it
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
confidentially; privately; off the record
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
immediately; right away; on the spot
feelings; thoughts; meaning
proposed solution; idea for a solution