to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
shopping; purchased goods
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
gold leaf; gold foil; beaten gold
genuine article; real thing; real deal
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
participation; joining; entry
to pilfer; to filch; to pocket; to make off with
instant; moment; for an instant
to pause; to have a short intermission
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
observation; survey; watching
physical strength; muscle strength
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid