to scrutinize; to scrutinise
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
opinion; point of view; visual point
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
if it is the case that ...
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
as if it were about oneself
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
(not) so much; (not) that much
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to become pale; to turn pale
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
due form; official; formality
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
don't finish what you're saying; stop what you're saying
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression