deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
with all one's strength; with all one's might
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
coincident with; while; simultaneously
perception; sensing; noticing
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
in the morning; during the morning
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
and; thereupon; because of that
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
original intention; initial resolution
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
properly; in a good manner; sophisticatedly; seemly; in a dignified way
to cease; to stop; to be over
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere