to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
just because; even if; even though
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
it seems so; that's what it looks like
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
famous mineral water; famous spring; famous river
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
source (of a spring, etc.); source (of payment, energy, knowledge, etc.); origin; wellspring
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
minuteness; one millionth
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
to be worried; to be troubled
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
even more; still more; further
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation