resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to attempt; to test; to try out
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
expression; look; countenance; face
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
jewel; precious stone; gem
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to show up; to appear; to turn up
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
while; during (the time when)
indicates the target of an activity; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
connection; link; relationship
(necessary) personnel; required person
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid