simple and clear; plain and simple
to pause; to have a short intermission
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
taking something out; carrying out; providing money oneself; paying with one's own money; corbel; strengthening under a seam (clothing)
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
(electrical) outlet; (wall) socket; power point
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
breach of manners; breach of etiquette; faux pas
video game; computer game; console game
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
hunting; hunt; gathering (mushrooms, shellfish, etc.); picking (berries, fruit, etc.); hunting down (a criminal, etc.); rounding up (e.g. communists)
to have meaning; to be meaningful
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
how much; how many; to what extent
sudden change; complete change
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
ruler; measure; measuring stick; standard; criterion; yardstick
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
directions; instructions; orders; command
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
many; numerous; various; large number of
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to despise; to scorn; to look down on
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that