to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
being startled; getting a shock
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
tune (melody, piece of music)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
smooth (i.e. without problems)
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
alternating between happiness and anxiety; swinging between joy and sorrow; being glad and sad by turns; oscillating between optimism and pessimism
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
reversal; return; return gift; return favour; barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
talking in delirium; delirious talk; delirious utterances; nonsense; rubbish; silly talk
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to mix; to stir; to blend
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
spring break; spring vacation
3rd day of the month; three days