to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or someone else
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
dozens; scores of; decades
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
being struck mad by love; foolish passion; blind love; infatuation; jealousy
to tangle; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated; to become difficult
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to get over a bad mood; to get back in a good mood; to brighten up; to recover one's temper; to feel oneself again
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
with a start; with a jump
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
hello; good day; good afternoon
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
to watch steadily; to stare
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken