to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
dual personality; split personality
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
light; easy; non-serious; minor
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to stare back (at); to glare back
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
a long, long time ago; very long ago
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to remove; to move out of the way
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
spherical; globular; globe-shaped
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment