thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
even though things may appear this way
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
having no idea; having no clue
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
settlement; solution; resolution
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
long ago; a long time ago; already
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
high heels; high-heeled shoes
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
established fact; fait accompli
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
ringing; throbbing violently
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
accelerator; accelerator pedal; gas pedal
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
making efficient; optimization
another; different; separate; discrete
prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question