space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
to be too numerous; to be too much
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
seeming to want to say something; looking like one wants to give one's opinion
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
use; utilization; utilisation; application
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
script; screenplay; scenario
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
hostility; antagonism; opposition
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy