explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
limbs; arms and legs; body
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
rather; sooner; preferably
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
reproachful; hateful; bitter
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
government office; public office
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
inexperienced; unrealistic; knowing but little of the world
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
world; society; people; the public
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
never mind!; don't worry about it
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
Chris; Kris; Kriss; Kurisu
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
funeral parlor (parlour); funeral home; undertaker's; undertaker; mortician; funeral director
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
confusion; mixing; merger
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
to drink up; to drain (cup)
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
fee; charge; rate; material