free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
about when; about what time; how soon
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
unless one ...; if one does not ...
with a start; in a fright; alarmedly
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
infirmary (at a school, workplace, etc.); health center; nurse's office; nurse's room; sickroom; sick bay
more than usual (usu. time)
to become better; to improve
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to lead a life; to live a life
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
cheating (on an examination); cribbing
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
without sparing time for sleep
(in the same way) as before; as always
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
you could say that; that might be so
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
dead body; corpse; cadaver; carcass
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
suggestive; allusive; evocative; implicit
meaning; connotation; denotation
society; public; community; social studies
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
alarm bell; fire bell; warning; wake-up call