boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
final adjustment; final coordination
in the same way as; just like
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to live fast (and recklessly)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
divining sticks; counting; calculation
start; origin; beginnings
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
parting; separation; farewell
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to speak energetically; to talk big; to argue heatedly
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
on board a ship; aboard a ship
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
recompense; indemnity; atonement
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
briskly with small steps; trotting
reservation; putting on hold; deferment