suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to exert oneself greatly; to take pains
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
together; at the same time; same; identical
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
mime; dumb show; silent drama; pantomime
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
never mind!; don't worry about it
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
forbidding to speak; muzzling (a person); bribing into secrecy; hush money
raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
to hand over; to surrender
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear