romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
commander; general; leader
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
with a momentary flash of light
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
complementary color; complementary colour
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
raised leg; lifting a leg; (arch.) sitting cross-legged
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
moderate; proper; just right
sense of touch; sense of being touched; tactile sense
hot taste; sharp taste; pungent taste; salty taste
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to gain weight; to put on weight
to have a meal; to take a meal
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied
to be oversensitive; to be nervous; to be overly concerned; to worry too much