to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
to be extremely thorough, focusing on even the finest of details
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
having said that; on the other hand
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
currently popular; in fashion; trendy
prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
out-of-school; off-campus
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
in person; personally; directly
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe