to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
womanly; ladylike; feminine
coastline; shoreline; coastal railway
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
water of life; life-giving water; distilled liquor (brandy, whisky, etc.); spirits; (arch.) semen
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
superalloy; Chogokin; line of die-cast metal robot and character toys sold by Popy
muscle fiber; muscle fibre
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
ability to get things done
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to be reflected in a mirror
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
mental image; mental picture; image
stage assistant dressed in black; stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
abdomen; stomach; under parts
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
article; discourse; dissertation; editorial; leading article; leader
mockery by means of excessive praise; damning with lavish praise; backhanded compliment