tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
free and uncontrolled; behaving with abandon; freewheeling
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
door; gate; opening; title page
school history; history of a school
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
successive generations; successive emperors
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
hell realm; Naraka; Hell; hell; misery; place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
carving; engraving; sculpture
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
eerie; hair-raising; exaggerated; ostentatious
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
head of the student council; president of the student council
older sister; elder sister
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
(period of) a year; during the era (of)