in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
(another's) daughter; young lady
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to pass (of time); to elapse
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
(spare) time; free time; time off; leave; resignation; dismissal
well-cooked; well-done; browned
scorching; scorch; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot); crispy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
all (there is); as long as there is
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
value in doing something; feeling that something is worth doing; rewarding feeling; sense of satisfaction
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
(national) capital (city); metropolis
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
to order; to command; to appoint
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
preface; introduction; preamble
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart