still (continuing); as ever; further
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to step forward; to volunteer
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
tall figure; high stature
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
self-consciousness; self-awareness
lovers' talk; whispered intimacies
with a start; with a jump
manly; masculine; like a man
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
to emphasize; to attach importance to
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
suddenly lifting somebody's face by their chin (in a domineering yet romantic fashion)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
theatre; theater; playhouse