small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
deviation; departure; (accidental) omission
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
quick to seize an opportunity
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
calculation; computation; reckoning; consideration; calculation; estimation
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
two incompatible things (or people); (going together like) oil and water
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
every person; every mouth; every entrance
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
moment just before something happens; verge (of doing something); brink
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
stirring; rousing oneself