reduction by half; halving
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
curiosity of fear; urge to look at something frightening; wanting to take a peek at something unpleasant
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
grasp; catch; understanding
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
maid; helper; help; assistance
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
main question; real issue at hand
husband and wife; married couple
impossible; unlikely; improbable
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
stress relief; stress release; blowing off steam
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
hell on earth; living hell
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
while alive; during one's lifetime
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
rather; sooner; preferably