being painfully true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
directly opposite; right in front
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to slip out (e.g. from one's fingers); to cleanly forget
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything
clincher; winning technique; official winning technique
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
match; game; bout; contest
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
memory; sense; experience
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
foster father; adoptive father
personality; individuality; TV personality; celebrity
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
diligent; hard-working; industrious
bright person; talented student; prodigy
top university; leading university; first-rate university
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
largest company; industry leader
brokerage; brokerage firm; broking house; securities company
several years; a few years
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
wind and waves; discord; trouble; hardships
passionate love; ardent love; devotion