to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
breath; breathing; tone; mood
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
how; in what way; circumstances
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
please; somehow or other; one way or another
settlement; solution; resolution
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
like this; this sort; this way
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
I appreciate your efforts
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand