link; directory entry; rink
to shove in; to push in; to force in
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
perfect; complete; flawless
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
using one's arms as a pillow
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
along the road; along the way
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
consequence; causal relationship; nexus
videotape recorder; VTR; video recording; pre-recorded video shown during a television programme
linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction
final; eventual; ultimate
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
military of the Empire of Japan
underground; subterranean
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified