to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
loins; hips; pelvic region; waist
minimum; at the very least
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
real experience; actual observations
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
multiplication table; times table
protector (e.g. chest); guard
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
with a friendly grin; smilingly
being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to); attached school; affiliated school
bracer (arm guard used in archery); gauntlet (armour); glove (in kendo or fencing); strike to the forearm (in kendo)
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
in the meanwhile; during the time
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
madder red; dark red; crimson
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
dwelling; house; residence; address
to head home; to leave for home
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound