self-torturing; masochistic
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
to be overproduced; to be incredibly good (e.g. for a child); to go much better than expected; to be too good to be true (of a story, etc.)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
just friends; no romantic interest; (lit.) no pulse
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
midway; halfway through; in the course of
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
relation; relative; kind; cordial
matchmaker; go-between; intermediary; middleman
to emphasize; to state emphatically; to speak loudly about; to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
wealthy person; millionaire
retainer; attendant; escort
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
in person; personally; directly
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
compensated dating; dating a sugar daddy
(railway) buffer stop; bumper; bumping post
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)