genuine article; real thing; real deal
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
mercy; compassion; clemency; Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
high efficiency; high performance
beforehand; in advance; previously
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
again and again; repeatedly
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
choices; alternatives; options
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
you (primarily used by men in letters to their equals or inferiors)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
downy hair; down; vellus hair; lanugo
to get goosebumps; to have one's hair stand on end; to shudder
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
regret; repentance; remorse
to boost; to force up; to push up
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
definite; final; decisive; conclusive