firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
clink; clack; feeling annoyed; being offended; being hurt
light color; light colour
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
to burst open; to pop; to split
clanging; empty; deserted
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
instead; but (on the other hand)
easy to read; legible; clear
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
to call (someone) to come; to call for; to summon; to always call (someone by a name); to become used to calling
to close down a business; to shut a business
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to gain fame; to make one's name
masterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvre; (unintentionally) hilarious; absurd (e.g. blunder); outrageous
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
easily; in no time; effortlessly
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to help carry a load; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
on the way home from school
dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external
signed book; autographed book
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately