left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to see through; to see the true nature of something
courtesy car (e.g. at a hotel)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
button (clothing); push-button
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to get one's head around; to think about
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
to be reflected in a mirror
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to reflect; to muse; to ruminate
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
good feeling; feeling good
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
to provide; to arrange; to install
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude