to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
corridor; hallway; passageway
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to stop walking; to pause
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
question; inquiry; enquiry
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
to laugh away; to laugh off
in that way; like that; that way
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
several years; a few years
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling
to be hurtful; to resonate emotionally (with one)
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
tall figure; high stature
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover