to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
key (to understanding); point (e.g. of an argument)
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to push away; to push aside; to shove
each nation; many nations; many countries
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
to flash before one's eyes (of memories, etc.)
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
technique; art; skill; move
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
willpower; energy; vitality
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to finish reading; to read through
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
blow; hit (on the body); beating
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
indeed; really; truly; very much
occupant of a house; family member; household member (incl. servant)
to start working; to take action
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden