ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
to change completely; to change suddenly
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
furnishings; implements; equipment
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
already; now; no longer; not any more
region; limits; stage; level
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
reason; cause; circumstances
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
five (long cylindrical things)
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
breath of fresh air; cool (refreshing) breeze
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door