in a way that is uncharacteristic of ...; in a way that is unbecoming to ...; in a way that is unbefitting of ...; despite one's position as ...; despite being ...
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
glad countenance; joyful look
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
deep affection; dear; beloved
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
weird; strange; mysterious
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
correction; revision; amendment
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to glare at each other; to confront each other
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
innocence; being not guilty
to make an appeal; to urge
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
parts; accessories; components
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
regret; repentance; remorse
wherein; therein; thereinto
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors