to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
such ... as; or some such
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
expression; look; countenance; face
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
(place) right in the center; dead center; dead centre; exact middle; heart
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
one's way (ahead); one's path
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
dash at the beginning of a short-distance race; charging ahead at full strength from the beginning
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to be insolent; to be arrogant; to be impudent; to be rude
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
kindergarten pupil; kindergartener; preschooler; child in daycare
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)