I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
tedious; boring; being fed up with
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
such; this sort of; like this
throwaway match (i.e. one played after a tournament has already been decided); dead rubber
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
milli-; 10^-3; millimetre; millimeter
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
European magpie (Pica pica)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
in comparison to; rather than
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse