reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
research institute; (research) laboratory
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
decapitation; decapitated head
to exchange; to replace; to shift personnel; to replace one person with another
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
another kind; different kind; distinct species
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
moving; touching; stirring
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
solitude; loneliness; isolation
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
(right at the) side; just beside
without; but if; otherwise; or else