to strangle; to constrict
to be dizzy; to be disoriented; to be dazzled; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
after-treatment; post-treatment; post-processing; dealing with the aftermath
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
to go out and away; to leave
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
ball game (e.g. baseball, tennis, soccer)
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
twice; again; second time
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
comparatively; relatively
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
praise; glorification; extolment
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to state; to express; to mention
to be greedy; to devour greedily
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to sink (into); to get depressed
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming