to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
preliminary test or trial; tryout
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving legs forward with feet never leaving the ground (exercise)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
looking up to a person as one's own master or model; being influenced by a person through his works; idolizing
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
according to plan; as planned; on target
pit of the stomach; solar plexus; place where water falls
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
surrounding at a distance
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down