refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
talking while standing; standing around talking
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
literally; to the letter; literal
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
hybrid; crossbreed; mongrel
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
lip-syncing; lip-synching
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
within eyeshot; within sight; in view
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
fireside; hearth; by the fire
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction