at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
breathily (while talking)
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
angrily; in a huff; in anger; high on marijuana
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
some people; a few people; several people
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
unwelcome; unwanted; undesirable
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
report; notification; registration
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
to thrust before; to thrust at
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
same crime; being equally guilty
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
double slap in the face (second slap administered by the return motion of the back of the hand)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
fast-talking; rapid talking
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
low (level, value, price, etc.)
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly