mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
quick-witted; quick to understand
carelessly; inattentively
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
speaking inarticulately (slurring, lisping, etc.)
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
dying from blood loss; bleeding to death; hemorrhaging to death
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
natural span of life; 250 years old
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
capillary vessel; capillary
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
in front of your nose; right next to you; tip of one's nose
making doubly sure; insurance run (baseball); points scored for good measure
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
directly opposite; right in front
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
baton (relay, orchestral conducting, etc.)
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge