rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
the body is honest; your body reveals what you really think (or want)
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
unearthly; otherworldly; out of this world; ethereal
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
unprecedented; never seen before
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
sincere; honest; faithful
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
being startled; getting a shock
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
discipline; training; teaching manners
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
reset; fresh start; new beginning
such; this sort of; like this
something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
taking no notice (of); showing no interest (in); paying no attention (to); ignoring completely
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to be hurt (of honour, reputation, etc.); to be harmed; to be sullied
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity
wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; fervently; intently
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
personal; inter-personal; anti-personnel (e.g. weapon, mine); anti-human; personal liability (e.g. insurance)
capital; funds; seed money; asset
making a killing; making easy money; robbery; robber
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
illumination; decorative lighting