as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to say no more; to sink into silence
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
tool; implement; means; furniture
carrying (on one's person); taking with one
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
carving; engraving; sculpture
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
article for everyday use; domestic article
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice; to speak emphatically
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to carry around; to carry on one's person
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
letter; missive; note; mail
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
silence (not speaking); muteness
declaration; proclamation; announcement
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study