to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to throw oneself; to jump; to leap
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
artist's studio; workshop; studio; atelier
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
meanwhile; in the meantime
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
subtracting points; points deducted
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
yearned for; longed for; missed
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
to squeeze out; to wring out
to come into being; to be born
don't worry about it; forget about it
material; substance; matter
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)