to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
point of departure; initial point; starting point
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
influence (on someone); inspiration
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
review (of learned material); revision
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
alternation of generations; heterogenesis; change of generations; emergence of a new generation
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event; grave (and unexpected) incident; serious event; accident
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to invite in; to usher in
water heater; water boiler
always; all the time; at all times; (at) any time; whenever (you like)
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
dear; darling; adorable; precious; cute; lovely
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
to look down on; to make light of
up and down, left and right; top and bottom, left and right
standing at attention; standing stiffly upright
retaining warmth; keeping heat in; heat insulation
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to fall on one's backside; to be exhausted; to lose strength; to lose one's abilities