to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
completely unknown (usu. of people); unfamiliar; complete (stranger)
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
investigation (e.g. academically, of the unknown); close inquiry (enquiry)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
whispering; murmuring; subdued
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
pointing out; identification
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
material; substance; matter
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting