to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
amiable; affable; likable
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
(rubbing, twisting) hard; with a squeal; with a creak; (drinking) in one sweep
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
long ago; a long time ago; already
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
physical condition; state of health; shape
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
thought; consideration; thinking
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair); grip (e.g. of death)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
one bow; one salute; one greeting
to be forward; to stick one's nose into; to meddle; to jut out; to protrude; to overhang
to say; to be called; to do
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly