barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
in the end; at the end of the day
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
metal fittings; metal fixtures
large build; large pattern
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
down jacket; quilted down coat
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
charming; fascinating; attractive
congestion (with blood); hyperemia; hyperaemia
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
bedridden; confined to bed
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)