to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
while alive; during one's lifetime
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
selling off; disposal by sale; sale
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
to check; to stop; to keep back
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
how long; how far; how much
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
smelling of mold; musty; putrid; old-fashioned; stale; hackneyed
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
steel; steal (baseball, basketball)
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt