modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
striking with the back of the sword
pet dog; beloved dog; love of dogs; fondness for dogs
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to squeeze out; to wring out
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
one's own problem; one's own issues
to be destroyed; to perish; to go out (e.g. fire); to destroy; to get rid of; to extinguish
to throw at; to turn; to raise
the Holy Ghost; the Holy Spirit
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
both hands; both arms; ten
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
to break through (e.g. one's doubts); to become unbound by (e.g. the past); to allay (e.g. anger); to burst (e.g. a boil)
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
seasoning; flavour; flavor
scriptwriter; playwright; scenario writer
rights to usage of one's likeness
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
senior class (kindergarten, pre-school, etc.)
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
to shine a spotlight on; to highlight; to bring attention to
making a guest appearance; guest starring
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage