to some extent; to a certain extent
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
eye color; eye colour; expression (of the eyes); look; countenance
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
limbless wooden doll; kokeshi doll
living thing; living creature; animal; life
speech; expression; wording; language
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to make a lasting impression
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
very interesting; of great interest
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
to flatter; to toady (to); to curry favor (with); to butter up; (lit.) to grind sesame seeds
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
to unfold; to unroll; to open
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
looking pale; looking unwell
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
in that manner; like that
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...