close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to rush over; to run up to
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
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)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
to rock; to shake; to swing
to boost; to force up; to push up
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
counter for books; volume
to lay aside; to set aside
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
Nikon (Japanese camera maker)
single-lens reflex camera
to get moldy; to get mouldy; to get out-of-fashion
to throw into; to toss into
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to look around; to survey
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to focus on; to bring into focus
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
(having a) haircut; hair-cutting; hair-dressing
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
great laughter; burst of laughter
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness