to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
to live; to reside; to inhabit
cherry blossom (colour, color)
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with force; hard; forcibly (carry out); forcefully; hard (e.g. food)
in company; among people; philtrum; vertical groove between the nose and the upper lip
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
one more time; once more; once again
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
king; monarch; ruler; champion
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
one's heart rate; pulse rate
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
fast-talking; rapid talking
odds and ends; all; every
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work