20 years old; (arch.) twenty
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
transfer; redirection; transmission; forwarding (telephone call, e-mail, etc.)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
transactions; dealings; business
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
Japanese robin (Erithacus akahige)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
adviser; advisor; consultant
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
chair; stool; post; office; position
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to be opposite; to face each other
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands