towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
lower half of the body; nether parts
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
dreamy state of mind; ecstasy; trance
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
giving and receiving; transferring; transfer; changing hands
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
to be sticky; to be stringy; to be glutinous
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
one by one; one after another; successively
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
patience; endurance; perseverance
as soon as possible; ASAP
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
(matter) for congratulations; worthy of celebration; happy (occasion, ending, etc.); naive; too good-natured; gullible
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
unanticipated; unexpected
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
8000; eight thousand; many
10,000; ten thousand; 10^4
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment