crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
something; some kind of; for some reason
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
sense of smell; olfaction
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
the last moment; the very end
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
invitation; introduction; temptation
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
at once; immediately; right now
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich