desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
pseudo; quasi; artificial; simulated
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to slip out (e.g. of a comment, remark, etc.); to utter unintentionally; to pour from one's lips (of words); to flow freely (of speech); to rush out of one's mouth
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
in the end; at the end of the day
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
legendary; folkloric; traditional
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
according to plan; as planned; on target
whole nation; whole land; whole country
declaration of war; proclamation of war
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
no exception; without exception; always the same
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
Prunus buergeriana (species of flowering cherry)
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
roots; origin; one's roots; ancestry