to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
trembling from fear; trembling all over
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
shoulder strap (on a dress)
volume retailer; mass marketer; emporium
uni-; single; unitary; sole
light; right; right field; right fielder
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
air of luxury; high class feel
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
difficult to ...; hard to ...
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
rising; ascending; climbing
instability; insecurity; crankiness
attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pull; attractiveness; magnetism
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
what do you want?; can I help you?
story; tale; talk; discussion
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
snakelike; snaky; serpentine