a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
too (much); overly; excessively
semi-made-to-order; semi-custom; semi-tailored
bactericidal action; germicidal action
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
killing two birds with one stone
exclusive; attached to; specialist
bull; bull; bulldog; bulldozer; bourgeois; bourgeoisie
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
exceptionally effective; overwhelming effectiveness
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to grow bored
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
capacity; volume; capacitance
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
opportunity to show off; showplace
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
diligent; hard-working; industrious
gradually; slowly but steadily
to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
pre-ejaculate; pre-cum; Cowper's fluid
speeding up; increase in pace
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
promoting; increase; advance
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
earth-friendly; ecological; sustainable