... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
muscle fiber; muscle fibre
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
yellowish; cream-coloured; cream-colored
light and shade; shade (of colour, color); depth (of flavor); complexity; strength and weakness (of flavor)
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
kanji "dog" or "animal" radical at left
fast-talking; rapid talking
to feel a chill run down one's spine
(plump and) happy-looking
complexion; colour; color; blood red
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
infant (below 1 year old); suckling baby
to take a veneer off something
leather strap; thong; leash
speaking of ...; as for ...
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
long ago; once upon a time
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to press a question; to cross-examine
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to be stingy; to be tightfisted
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
hard worker; hardworking person