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to clear; to make clear
to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifference
to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs
to strain (one's ears); to listen carefully
心を清まして真実を見極めようとした。
I tried to clear my mind and discern the truth.
彼は何事もなかったように清ました顔をした。
He put on a composed face as if nothing had happened.
職人が濁った池の水を丁寧に清ました。
The craftsman carefully cleared the murky pond water.