backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
being excited; having the jitters (with expectation)
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
low spirits; lack of enthusiasm; lack of motivation; low voltage (e.g. circuit); low tension (e.g. current)
shoal; shallows; sand bar; ford
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
standing firm; holding out
cooling; refrigeration; cooling down (of a political conflict, etc.); calming down
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
publication (of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); issue; issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising (an event)
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
the principle of the thing
waterproofing; making watertight
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
ceremonial sake decanter with a spout and semicircular handle
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to prostrate oneself (before)
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
no regrets; without regrets
article; news story; report; account
superior; superiors; senior
program (e.g. TV); programme
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
competitive swimming; swimming race
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance