just now; a little while back; a short time ago
electricity; (electric) light
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
politeness; good manners; courtesy; (wine) label
bedside; near one's pillow
undisputed; entirely; perfect
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to curb; to halt; to apply brakes; to put an end to
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
catch (fishing); bag (hunting); haul
green wall; living wall; vertical garden
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
in the morning; during the morning
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to recognize (by sound); to identify; to differentiate (voices, sounds, etc.); to (listen and) understand; to listen to reason; to be reasonable
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
physical condition; state of health; shape
influence; effect; impact
to cause someone to worry
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
sexual desire; sex drive; lust
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
to score an ippon; to score a full point (in judo, kendo, etc.); to one-up (someone); to defeat (in an argument); to score (against someone)