indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting to write (call, visit, etc.); failing to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
chink in the armor (armour)
luminous body (e.g. of a shooting star); bright metal; fish with a silver-blue sheen (e.g. sardines, mackerel); 20-point card; bright
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
rising; ascending; climbing
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
inside (a region, area, etc.); within the range (of); within the sphere (of influence, etc.)
to leap back; to jump back
aria; singing; chanting; reciting (e.g. a spell)
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
shopping; purchased goods
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
outside world; physical world
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
discharging (electrically; e.g. of a battery); electrical discharge; discharge
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut