unexpectedly; surprisingly
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
inside; interior; inner part
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
possible; likely; probable
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
handsome man; actor in a love scene
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
to help out of (trouble); to extricate
to be forward; to be impertinent
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to kill by burning to death
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to spend time (on doing something)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
volume of water (in a river, pond, flood, etc.)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation