so miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
interruption; suspension; break
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation)
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
acting ability; talent as a performer
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
close; intimate; on good terms
Gothic Lolita (type of fashion style)
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to dis; to diss; to disrespect
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
reserves (esp. troops); reserve army; potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to flare up; to fly into a rage
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
legal; lawful; legitimate
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
beyond this point; from now on; after this
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
person concerned; interested party; related party
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to