to be hesitant; to feel timid
grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
retainer; vassal; follower
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
long (time that has passed); old (story)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
echo; echo; ultrasound (scan); Echo
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
sentence structure; grammatical construction; syntax
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
file (for holding papers); file (collection of documents); filing; file
in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish
obvious (e.g. of a lie); transparent