fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
jello (gelatin-based dessert); jelly; gel; jelly
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
mirror surface; lens surface
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to become dim; to become blurred
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
to have an idea; to have a clue
town originally built around a temple or shrine
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to tear off; to strip; to rob
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
to shake one's head (in denial)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
genuine; authentic; true; real