to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
start of a romance; beginning of love
gentle; mild; meek; tender
cheerful (look); healthy (complexion)
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
cannot suppress one's anger; cannot stomach
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
plotting; planning (crime, intrigue); ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
blood relationship; blood relations; being genetically related
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
shameful; disgraceful; unsightly; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to jar; to creak; to grate
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
killing by poisoning; killing with poison; poisoning (to death)
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
murder; homicide; manslaughter
to accuse someone; to charge someone
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
restorative; stimulant; pick-me-up; alcohol; sake