to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to rise up; to initiate (political) action
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
to fight against; to oppose; to face
influence; clout; leverage
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
tendency; trend; inclination
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
moment by moment; hour by hour
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
naivete; simplicity; innocence
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
go that far; to that extent
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in