dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
as a child; when one was a child
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to decide the outcome (e.g. game); to be very different; to be sharply contrasted
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
to warp; to become strained; to become distorted; to become crooked
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
taking (a picture or video) secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret (video) recording; filming without someone's knowledge
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to change (with time, the ages, the seasons, etc.); to shift
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
to uncover; to solve; to reveal
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
getting nowhere; becoming uncontrollable; getting out of hand; remaining unsatisfied
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions