to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
to have an idea; to have a clue
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
inner sanctum; inner temple; inner shrine; sanctuary; chancel
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
sin of having sexual relations with a woman (for a Buddhist priest)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
gasping; puffing; wheezing; asthma
silence; stillness; quietness
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
you could say; you might say; verging on the
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
twilight; dusk; faint light
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
piece of meat; lump of meat; the body; the flesh
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
chief priest (of a Buddhist temple)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
love affair; sensual pleasures
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
request; appeal; claim; purchase
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes