coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
exceeding what one had heard; beyond one's expectations
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
unevenness; bumpiness; roughness; imbalance; inequality; unevenness
the public; general public
passion; passions; (sexual) desire; craving
madly in love; head over heels; fanatically doting; collapsed; out of spirits
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
present continuous tense; present progressive form
cover charge; table charge
exceptional; praiseworthy; laudable
dishwashing; doing dishes
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
effect; result; worth; use; avail
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
polite; courteous; hospitable
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to be greedy; to devour greedily
war; battle; match; game; competition