disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to put one's hand on; to touch
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
training; drill; practice; discipline
how long; how far; how much
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
that is to say; so that means
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
reaching; attaining; arrival
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); k-car; kei car
Formula One (form of motor racing); F1
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
fuel consumption; gas mileage
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
one chance; only opportunity; maybe; perhaps; one-night stand
fear of heights; acrophobia
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)