to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
enlightenment; instruction
rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge; face-off
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
furniture store; furniture dealer
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
while; during; performed in this condition
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
perpetual motion machine; perpetual motion engine; perpetuum mobile
how many people; a number of people
to watch intently; to stare
to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
men and women of all ages
pleasant feeling; good feeling
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
a long time (since the last time)
pile; pool; gathering spot; waiting place for a wrestler beside the ring; liquid runoff from miso preparation; tamari
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising