fake; improvisation (in jazz music, singing, etc.); ad-lib; feint (in American football)
an issue being settled; a case being closed
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to ask a question; to ask questions
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
greeting; a fine thing to say
(being) among close family or friends only; private (gathering of intimates)
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
investigation; research; looking something up
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
nothing but; none other than
while alive; during one's lifetime
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
great hurry; great haste; rush
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
on the way; as one goes; in the future; someday; eventually
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to yield to temptation; to succumb
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
I don't know; I don't understand
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
person who has rendered distinguished service
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself