softly; mildly; gently; politely
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to mix; to stir; to blend
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
intoxication; being carried away by; being enraptured by
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
to mix; to blend; to combine
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
to bring back; to restore
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
cherry blossom (colour, color)
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
in succession; one by one
to look away; to avert one's eyes
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free