though; notwithstanding; although
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
to anticipate; to foresee
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
space (room, area, outer space)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
summer vacation; summer holiday
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
second (unit of time); arc second
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
several times; several degrees
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)