muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
innumerable; countless; numberless
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
meteor swarm; meteor shower
several years; a few years
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
grasp; catch; understanding
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)