to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
tone color; tone colour; tone quality; timbre
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
function; facility; faculty; feature
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
again; once more; a second time
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
dial (of a meter, watch, etc.); face (of a clock); keyboard (on a typewriter, etc.); letter board (communication aid for people unable to speak); communication board
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very