to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
putting into operation; invocation
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
in accordance with; according to
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
very young; little; childish; immature
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
you could say; you might say; verging on the
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to serve; to work for; to attend
listen!; you see; mind you; remember