to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
tendency; trend; inclination
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
to expose (a secret); to disclose; to take apart; to take to pieces; to kill; to do away with
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
to squeeze out; to wring out
dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently; gloomily
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
something like ...; something called ...
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
body; physical system; (the) person
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to blow through; to blow across
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial