to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to survive; to continue living; to escape death
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
tribe; race; group (of people who share a common feature); gang; tribe (taxonomic rank); group (in the periodic table)
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
that's the way it is; such is life
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
eating quickly; speed-eating
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored