to stare in wonder; to be amazed
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
reality; actuality; hard fact
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
gem; jewel; precious stone
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
please (give me); please (do for me)
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to become empty; to be emptied
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
pink; erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry); blue; pornographic
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in