irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
king; monarch; ruler; champion
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
guard; sentinel; garrison
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration