collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
brute force approach (esp. in a video game)
to feel a chill run down one's spine
explosion; rupture; break off
rising water (of river, lake, etc.); swelling water; increased water; high water
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to surge (water or waves)
volley firing; fusillade; broadside
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
menial; meanness; servility; abject
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
to be dead; to be lifeless
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
shameless; shameless person
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
plaintive; piteous; doleful
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
educational visit (e.g. by a class); educational field trip
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe