beyond one's control; nothing one can do
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
unrequited love; one-sided love
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
rest; break; recess; intermission
space (room, area, outer space)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
being startled; getting a shock
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to this extent; to this degree; this much
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
single word; a few words; brief comment
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
never mind!; don't worry about it
of no concern at all; no skin off my nose
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)