even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
with a clink; with a soft thud; with a faint snap (e.g. of a book closing); suddenly; all of a sudden
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
collection of books; (personal) library
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
depiction; description; portrayal
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
spoiler; revealing important plot points of a story; spoiling a story
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
being startled; getting a shock
weak ending; tapering; anticlimax; tame ending
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
total; totalling; adding up; comprehensive; all-inclusive; all-encompassing
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
21st day of the month; 21 days
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
knowing no bounds; showing no signs of stopping or slowing down
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
nothing but; none other than
order; sequence; procedure