to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
calm; composed; cool; quiet
pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.); (mariner's) compass; legs; step
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to explain; to dispel doubts
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
complicated and mysterious
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
questioning (e.g. by police)
made of aluminum (aluminium)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
silver; senior citizen; pensioner
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
frosted (glass); matted; disillusionment; letdown
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
proposal; proposition; suggestion
parking lot rented on a monthly basis
round shape; circle; circular form
motorcycle; motorbike; bicycle
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to do together; to share; to participate in
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
probability; likelihood; chances