to tower over the surroundings
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
fresh water; fiscal spending; government pump priming
to rest one's chin in one's hands
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
respirator; breathing apparatus
for use by children; for children
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to be slippery; to be slimy; to behave charmingly; to walk merrily
sharp sighted; easily awakened
along the road; at the side of the road
total fire ban; no source of ignition permitted; no open flame; flammables!
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)