by today; before the day is over
to begin; to set about; to start
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
first meeting; first interview with
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; family crest representing the seven luminaries (with one central circle surrounded by six other circles); Japanese pilchard (Sardinops melanostictus); Japanese sardine
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
particulars; details; specified items
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to jump up and down; to hop
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
with a chuckle; with a giggle
(not so) much; (not) very
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to flatter; to play up to; to fawn on; to pander to; to cater to
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
spur of the moment; mere chance