gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to get one's breath back; to calm down
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
thunderous roar; roaring sound
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
one's own property; possessions
sleepwalker; somnambulist
to escape from; to get out
gourd-shaped war fan; referee's fan; stratagem; tactics
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
curiously; curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
resolute; determined; bold
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion