as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to make a fool of (someone)
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
enumeration; citation; listing
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
smooth (i.e. without problems)
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
decision; determination; resolution
three; three years of age
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
image; figure; figure; form; image
unappealing; uninteresting; lacking charm
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath