soon; shortly; nearly; almost
sticky; syrupy; weakly (of a flame); gently (e.g. boil); dozing off; napping
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
to shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fire
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
tasteful; in good taste; tactful; thoughtful; stylish
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
maid; helper; help; assistance
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
sincerity; true heart; devotion
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
degree of attention; profile
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
digging for sweet potatoes (esp. as an outing); country bumpkin; yokel
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt