to be able (to); to be possible (to)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
interruption; suspension; break
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
though; notwithstanding; although
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
bed bath; sponge bath; blanket bath; toilet
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
wash basin; wash bowl (incl. portable bowl in a public bath)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
conversely; on the contrary
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
vexing; irritating; impatient
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
shorts; panties; knickers
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament