to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
small number; few; minority
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
three-cornered hat; tricorne
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
section manager; section chief
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
communication disorder; being bad at communication; being unsociable
to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to summon courage; to be brave
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
pilot light; spark; live coals (for firelighting)
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
late ripening; late maturity; developing late
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
optimism; taking an optimistic view
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
rising; developing; emergent; burgeoning; new
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
with a rosy future; offering promising prospects