to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
retreat; retirement; depression (hole)
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
expression; look; countenance; face
to hit the bull's-eye; to go as expected; to succeed (e.g. a plan)
with a start; with a jump
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
opposite; reverse; contrary
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
night-clothes; heavy kimono-like quilt
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
besides; in addition; also; moreover
nursing; nurse; attending; attendant; entertainer
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
absentmindedness; peace of mind
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
still; even now; to this day
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something