to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
leadership; initiative; spearhead
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to bear fruit; to take effect
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
ability; performance; efficiency
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
outward appearance; apparent