to speak; to hear a voice
cannot be compared with; no match for
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
Uranus (Greek god); Uranus (planet)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to stare back (at); to glare back
to ask a question; to ask questions
manners; courtesy; etiquette
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to straighten up; to sit upright
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
to be nearing death; to be dying
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
template; run of the mill; formulaic
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
for dear life; barely escaping alive
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious