to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
insatiable; untiring; persistent
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead
vulnerability; weakness; fragility
face; looks; vestiges; trace
favourite book; favorite book
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)
meditation; contemplation
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; writings of a sage
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
reorganization (e.g. of a company); reorganisation; consolidation; scrap-and-build
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
deposit and withdraw; taking in and out
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
arbitration; intercession; mediation
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
anyone; any person; whoever
came here; coming here; recently
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
little finger; pinky; little toe
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness