half out of interest; mostly out of curiosity
strained lees (e.g. sake, tofu); draff
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
handrail; railing; banister
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
cannot be helped; unavoidable
every year; yearly; annually
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
at once; immediately; right now
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
how many people; a number of people
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
pair; two kinds; two ways