quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to become frayed; to become loose
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to run up to; to rush over
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (forever); to continue to conceal
rīchi; riichi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from victory (or success, etc.)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
to shake; to waver; to tremble
true character; real nature
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
critical point (temperature)
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
brute force approach (esp. in a video game)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over