adjusting one's makeup; renovation; remodeling; redecoration
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to come together; to join; to merge; to get married; to become a married couple
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
reality; actuality; hard fact
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
way out; means to escape; escape route