(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
to be dead; to be lifeless
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
desperately; for one's dear life
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky
heartrending; desperate; hopeless; full of grief
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to make frantic efforts; to make an all-out effort; to try desperately
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
travelling (a long and difficult journey) on foot; walking (all the way) across; travelling through; travelling all over (e.g. a country); visiting all the major locations (of a region, etc.)
to long (for); to yearn (for); to love ardently; to do eagerly; to do with restless anticipation
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
mercilessly; relentlessly; unsparingly
economical; efficient; lean; compact
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
exit; way out; outlet; vent
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
start of a romance; beginning of love