author; writer; novelist; artist
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
intellectual class; educated class; intelligentsia
high; noble; refined; advanced
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
chair; stool; post; office; position
physiology; menstruation; one's period; menses
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
time; season; period; phase; stage
to watch steadily; to stare
one's every action; every single move
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to get strong; to gain strength
tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to stick into; to pierce; to run into