to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged
becoming numb; becoming desensitized
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
communication disorder; being bad at communication; being unsociable
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
astronomical observation; shooting the sun
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to stop talking; to be silent
moderation; self-restraint; temperance
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
open; spacious; extensive
Dutch territory; Dutch possession
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
intellectual; educated person; intelligentsia
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
baton (of command); order; command; direction
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)