to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
memory; sense; experience
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
being filled with; being full of; permeation
heavy fog; dense fog; thick fog
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
to ask for directions; to ask the way
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
in the same breath; hardly had the words been said
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
(member of the) yakuza; gangster; hoodlum; racketeer; useless; worthless
spare time; free time; leisure time
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
to be satisfied; to be pleased; to be proud; to show pleasure (in one's voice or expression); to moan with pleasure
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone