beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
preference; priority; precedence
all people; the whole nation
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
very young; little; childish; immature
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
gazing at (in wonderment)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
form; shape; figure; visage
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to be detained; to take time
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely