one grain; one drop; one bead
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
just you wait and see (as a threat)
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
little theater; small theater
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
cat ears; nekomimi; character with cat ears; ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
illegitimate child; secret love child
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
existence; possession; having; limited company
all (there is); as long as there is
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
freedom; free man; free woman
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
beginning; opening; start; outset
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to be turned up; to be turned inside out; to ride up; to be lifted (e.g. by wind)
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
tempting thing; (too much of a) temptation; something that shouldn't be seen; thing damaging to the eyes
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to make one's heart flutter
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous
reserves (esp. troops); reserve army; potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to charge; to rush; to flood a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards); to message (someone); to contact
of established reputation; fully established; (universally) recognized; acknowledged; leading
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
moderately; in moderation
school camp; outdoors school
per-capita division; division according to the number of people