to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to complete decisively; to do to completion
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
burr (e.g. chestnut); bur; cupule; case
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change in kabuki (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate)
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
amount of money; sum of money
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
referral fee; introduction fee
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
rip-off; unfair overcharging; clip joint
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
father; dad; husband; you; he
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making New-Year's decorations; (arch.) preparing fields; (arch.) farming
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
point of compromise; common ground
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building