to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to feel depressed; to be down
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
polite; courteous; hospitable
one's physical safety; personal security
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
manners; behavior; behaviour
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
minimum; at the very least
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to throw at; to turn; to raise
surrounding at a distance
to cut loose; to act without restraint; to throw off all inhibitions; to go wild