as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to come to one's senses; to calm down
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
to sink (into); to get depressed
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
rather; better; instead; if anything
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
how; in what way; by what means
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to straighten up; to sit upright
to look around; to survey
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to be too numerous; to be too much
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of