approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour
to inflict; to impose (a fine, etc.)
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
variation; rogue (something)
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
broken piece; below (a certain level, point, quantity, etc.); dropping below; illegal downloading and distribution of commercial software; warez
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
compelling force; legal force
large-scale operation; large-scale campaign; major mission
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
cast (play, film, etc.); cast (e.g. type conversion)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
to reveal one's (poor) upbringing (through poor manners, etc.); to betray one's origin; to give oneself away
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
to repeat; to be frequent
speaking of ...; as for ...
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
results; record; grades; marks
student (esp. a university student)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss