(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
while; during (the time when)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
selection; choice; option
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
otherwise; if not; or else
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
perverseness; perversity; perverse person; difficult person; contrary person
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
just because; even if; even though
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
loved one; lover; sweetheart
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
(physically) disabled person; person with a physical disability
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient