to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
now that you say that; now that you mention it
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
ten; 10; ten years of age
straightforwardly; in an outspoken manner
present age; present day; contemporary; modern era; modern times; contemporary era
reflective water surface; reflecting water
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
opposite side; opposition
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to speak one's mind; to speak very frankly
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
(something) like that; that sort of; resembling; seemingly authentic; genuine-looking; realistic
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
love affair; love relationship
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
push; pushing (someone to do something); pressuring; pushing (an update, content, etc.); push (stack operation)
lines of the palm (in palm reading); appearance of the palm of the hand
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
goods; merchandise; commercial items
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
par; equivalence; face value; parity
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete