to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
divorce; dissolution of adoption
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
this family; our family; this house; we
disinheritance; disowning
to die by the roadside; to die a dog's death
heir; inheritor; successor
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
rather; sooner; preferably
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
several years; a few years
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
somewhere to go; place to go
field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
otherwise; or else; if not
they; those guys; those fellows
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program