to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
grumbling; muttering; complaining; moaning
with these words; while saying
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
fair; fair ball; fair (event)
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
somewhat near; fairly close
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
calculation; computation; reckoning; consideration; calculation; estimation
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to manage something successfully; to be successful
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
sexual (i.e. relating to biological sex); sexual (relations, attraction, abuse, etc.)
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
homecoming; returning home
nothing but; except; no more than
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)