to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
how can (one) do something
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
sympathy; empathy; response
suspicion (of others); jealousy
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
environment; circumstance
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes