thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to get one's head around; to think about
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
to say; to be pleased to say
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
now that you say that; now that you mention it
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
one eye; one of one's eyes
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
(arch.) countenance; (arch.) visage; face; honor (honour); dignity
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to be evasive; to give an evasive answer; to speak ambiguously; to prevaricate; to cook up a specious story to get out of an uncomfortable situation; to make do with
to become clear; to be made public
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
endless; boundless; everlasting
sincere; earnest; serious
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)