to overcome (a difficulty)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
to check; to stop; to keep back
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to stare back (at); to glare back
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
influence; effect; impact
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
toxin; poisonous substance
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
savings for old age; retirement savings
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
color scheme; colour scheme
magnificent; grand; splendid; imposing
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently