definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to dam up (a stream); to dam
midwinter; dead of winter
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
offense and defense; offence and defence
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
(arriving at the) final stop (of a bus, train, etc.); (reaching the) end of the line
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
casual dish (esp. Japanese food); simple dish
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
to arrange; to agree (on); to prearrange
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
arabesque greenling (Pleurogrammus azonus); Okhotsk Atka mackerel
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
deadlock; standstill; stalemate; impasse; standoff
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
beautiful woman; beauty; belle
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
all times and places; all ages and countries
same kind; same sort; same species; same race; homogeneity
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
backward flow; backflow; countercurrent; reflux; regurgitation
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
chance (of success); odds