to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
nonetheless; nevertheless
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
useless; vain; aimless; idle
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
mob; the masses; rabble; riffraff
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
silence; stillness; quietness
right in the midst of; right at the height of
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
big frame; large figure; huge body
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to break the silence; to break one's silence
clearing one's throat; cough
well then ...; in that situation; in which case