diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
to make out with; to make cozy with (cosy); to do at one's own discretion
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
though; even if; whether ... or ...
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
bed hair; hair disarranged during sleep; habit of moving around in one's sleep; sleeping habit
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
promotion (school, military, etc.)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
one's family; family member
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to be hesitant; to feel timid
route map (buses, trains, etc.)