is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
in one's own way or style
to grow up; to become an adult
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
friendly relations; social relations; social life
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
much less; to say nothing of
with a loud, shrill laugh; with a cackle; (laughing) wildly
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off