to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
these guys; these fellows
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
inevitable; inescapable; unavoidable
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
eighth day of the month; eight days
memorization power; ability to remember; (good) memory
change; alteration; modification
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
forgery; falsification; fabrication; counterfeiting
closeted maiden; carefully-raised girl from a well-to-do family
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
obligation chocolate; chocolate given by women to male colleagues, etc. out of obligation on Valentine's day
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
shoulder (of a road); berm
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
breath; breathing; tone; mood
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
cruiser (i.e. warship or cabin cruiser)
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
production (e.g. play); direction
small theatre; kabuki performed in a small theatre; little performance; short acted scene; act
one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal