to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
such ... as; or some such
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
diagnosis; medical examination
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
meaning; significance; sense
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
tedious; boring; being fed up with
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
around the clock; day and night
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
pink; erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry); blue; pornographic
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person