to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
constrained; uncomfortable; awkward
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
decorative ridge-end tile (traditionally bearing the face of a demon and resembling a gargoyle); hideous face
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
grain thief; sharpened tube for testing rice in bags; sashimi (sliced raw fish); stabbing; piercing
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
vulnerability; weakness; fragility
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
elegant; lively but restrained; quietly beautiful
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
jumper skirt; pinafore dress
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
great physical power; animal strength
to pull around; to drag around; to take around; to show around
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
3000; three thousand; many
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
coordination; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
outer; outerwear; overgarment
inner; underwear; undergarment; innerwear
Amazon (river, rainforest etc.); Amazon (woman of Greek mythology)
shorts; panties; knickers
collecting together and buying; doing a big shop
unexpected; unforeseen; strange