to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
hostile relations; hostile relationship
by sheer strength; by brute force
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
bathroom antechamber; dressing room; sink area; changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
right under; directly below; right beneath
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
suffocation; choking; asphyxia
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
assistance; help; helper; babe; chick; broad
to be transparent; to show through
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave