recently; lately; these days
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
darkish; dusky; dark; murky
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
forced laugh; forced smile
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
courier; smuggler; carrier (e.g. of illegal drugs); trafficker
to shout (in anger); to yell
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
answering machine; answerphone
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
extremely gruesome; lurid; violent; bloody; fierce
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
to become better; to improve
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate