sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
comfort; consolation; diversion
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
to soar; to fly; to run; to dash
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
yearned for; longed for; missed
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
what date?; what's the date?; when?
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
courteous; decorous; polite