tension; mental strain; nervousness
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
penetration; permeation; transmission
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
whistling (e.g. of a kettle)
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to mix; to stir; to blend
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
manners; behavior; behaviour
just a minute; small quantity
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
placing in a list (top ten, popularity, sales, etc.)
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
endless; boundless; everlasting
rainy sky; sky as it looks when it is about to rain; threatening sky
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
amorous adventure; love affair
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
cartoon-character costume
government office building