awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
loss (of something); disadvantage; mistake; error; flaw; defect
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
worst; worst-case (scenario)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to care for someone; to look after someone
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
until now; so far; up to the present
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
to be reflected in a mirror
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
welcome!; nice to see you!
with a start; with a jump
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment