a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
such; like that; that sort of; very
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
gossip; corner of the mouth
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
hairline at nape of neck; nape of neck
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
out of character; unlike one
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to cause trouble (for); to have a bad effect (on)
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to turn up; to brawl (in a play, etc.)
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
staying in one's position or resigning; course of action; move
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
ten; 10; ten years of age
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive