in that way; like that; that way
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
honest person; person of integrity; straight shooter
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
starting point; starting line
spot; point; place; position
artificial product; man-made product; fiction; made-up story; decoration (e.g. for a festival); theatrical prop (esp. a large prop in noh or kyogen, e.g. tree, well, boat)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
as a child; when one was a child
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
consultation on career, university, etc. choices
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
composition (of music); setting; writing music
chopping block; springboard for discussion; draft proposal; tentative plan
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to act cocky; to put on airs; to be full of oneself
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive