to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
human-interest article; city news; local news; police news
to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
to complain; to lodge a complaint
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to transfer (trains); to change (bus, train); to change (to another ideology, party, company, etc.); to switch (to a different system, method, etc.); to move on to (e.g. a new love interest)
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)
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
civil action; civil suit; civil proceedings
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
to forget completely; to leave behind
entertainment journalist; entertainment reporter; gossip columnist
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
long ago; a long time ago; already
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge
everything one does; whatever one does
anger; passion; rage; temper
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
calling by name; designation; nomination
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
to be embarrassed; to lose face
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
readiness; preparedness; attitude; kanji "vapor" radical
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing