dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
late completion; a late bloomer
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
in terms of; from the point of view of
unnatural death; accidental death; violent death
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to look away; to turn away
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
quickly; calmly; intently
transactions; dealings; business
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
carat; unit of weight for jewels and pearls, 200mg; karat (measure of purity of gold); carat
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
nothing but; none other than
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to be manageable; to be able to handle
one's best interests; one's own good
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close