to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
not at all tense; relaxed; calm
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
neat and clean; tidy; trim
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
regret; repentance; remorse
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
memory; sense; experience
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to understand; to make out
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection