slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
fossil; petrifaction; petrification; fossilization
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
going through; going via; going by way of
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
to burrow through; to dig through
double; twice (as much); twofold
all over (the place); throughout; everywhere; every inch; every part; from head to toe
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
young noblewoman; princess
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
standing at attention; standing stiffly upright
lubricating oil; lubricant; lube; person or thing that makes things run smoothly; facilitator
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
acting without restraint; self-indulgence; wild license; being pretentious; putting on airs; foppery
one end; an end; part; fragment
reopening; resumption; restarting
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area