to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to laugh away; to laugh off
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
meaning; connotation; denotation
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
blood vessel; blood relationship
pride; dignity; self-respect
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of